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| Type | Satellite television |
|---|---|
| Country |  Philippines |
| Founded | February 2009 |
| Slogan | Changing The Way You View |
| Owner | MediaScape (a subsidiary of MediaQuest Holdings, Inc.) |
| Official website | www.cignal.tv |
Cignal Digital TV is the newest subscription-based Direct-To-Home (DTH) satellite television service provider in the Philippines. Cignal is owned by MediaScape, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. under the PLDT Beneficial Trust *Fund.[1]
For subscribers to receive Cignal broadcasts, they must acquire upon subscription the satellite dish antenna, remote control, and the set top box (Integrated Receiver-Decoder). Cignal’s prepaid electronic loading system, is powered by the prepaid loading platform of Smart Communications, Inc., making it convenient for subscribers to continuously enjoy Cignal’s services via over-the-air loading.[2] Cignal uses VideoGuard encryption system to protect its content from signal piracy. MediaScape is utilizing the NSS-11 satellite of SES to provide optimal coverage directly to the target markets.[3]
As of 2009, Cignal is initially available in Bulacan, Rizal, Cavite, Laguna and Iloilo, but it was now expanding including Metro Manila and other key cities in the Philippines. Also available in Cebu[4][5]
Channel Lineup
The following channel line-up as of November 25, 2009.[6][7][8][9][10] [11]
| LEGEND | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Local/Service Channels | Movies Channels | Gen. Ent./Variety Channels | Documentary/Educational Channels | Kids Channels |
| News/Info Channels | Sports Channels | Music Channels | Foreign Channels | Religious Channels |
| Ch. # | Network | Minimum Package | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | ABS-CBN (VHF 2) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 4 | NBN (VHF 4) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 5 | TV5 (VHF 5) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 7 | GMA (VHF 7) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 9 | RPN (VHF 9) / Solar TV | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 11 | Q (VHF 11) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 13 | IBC (VHF 13) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 21 | SBN (UHF 21) / ETC | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 23 | Studio 23 (UHF 23) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 24 | Playhouse Disney Asia | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 25 | Net 25 (UHF 25) | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 29 | RJTV (UHF 29) / 2nd Avenue | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 30 | RHTV | Cignal DTV 390 | Live simulcast of DZRH 666 kHz with live video stream of the station. Selected drama programs are not available. |
| 31 | CNN International | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 32 | Cartoon Network Philippines | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 33 | Disney Channel Asia | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 34 | Bio Asia | Cignal DTV 390 | Also known as Biography Channel Asia. |
| 35 | Basketball TV | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 36 | HBO Asia | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 37 | Max Asia | Cignal Premium | Available only for Cignal Combo Bundle. Bonus SD Channel. |
| 38 | Viva Cinema | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 39 | Pinoy Box Office | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 40 | AXN Philippines | Cignal DTV 390 | |
| 41 | Cignal PPV HD 1 | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 49 | Cignal PPV | Pay-Per-View | |
| 50 | HBO HD Asia | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 51 | STAR Movies HD | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 52 | National Geographic Channel HD | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 53 | History HD Asia | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 54 | Playhouse Disney Asia | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 55 | SET Asia | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 56 | ESPN Philippines | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 57 | STAR Sports | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 59 | AXN Philippines | Cignal HD 990 | In High Definition |
| 80 | DZRH 666 AM | Radio Channel | |
| 81 | 90.7 Love Radio | Radio Channel | |
| 82 | 101.1 Yes! FM | Radio Channel | |
| 83 | Magic 89.9 | Radio Channel | |
| 84 | 99.5 RT | Radio Channel | |
| 85 | U 92.3 | Radio Channel | |
| 86 | NU 107 | Radio Channel | |
| 87 | GV FM 99.1 | Radio Channel |
References
- ^ Cignal ownership: http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5503:mediaquest-moves-direct-satellite-service-offer-deadline&catid=24:companies&Itemid=59
- ^ Cignal uses Smart's loading technology: http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2009/02/05/INFO20090205147103.html
- ^ Cignal uses NSS-11 satellite, not Agila 2: http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=5503:mediaquest-moves-direct-satellite-service-offer-deadline&catid=24:companies&Itemid=59
- ^ Cignal availability report: http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=436564&publicationSubCategoryId=71
- ^ Cignal Digital TV Profile Retrived via www.technobiography.edongskey.com 05-01-2009
- ^ Cignal channel lineup report: http://www.mb.com.ph/issues/2009/02/05/INFO20090205147103.html
- ^ Testing channel lineup as of November 2008: http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/cignal.html
- ^ Trying to hack by satellite hackers at http://www.filhacks.com
- ^ Cignal Digtal TV sort by Station Identification number retrived via www.lyngsat.com 03-30-2009
- ^ Cignal Digital TV Channel line-up 3 via my-sat retrived via www.my-sat.com 05-01-2009
- ^ Cignal Digital TV sort by Channel Number retrived via www.lyngsat.com 10-23-2009
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