High-definition Channels
As of November 12, 2007, TrueVisions started to run a promo between programs on several channels that they operate, stating that they are currently testing high definition (HD) channels and also the new set-top box system that will support both PVR and HD. They plan to launch the test run at Bangkok ICT Expo in November 2007.
Channels that they claim to be under the test run includes Premier League HD, Discovery HD, National Geographic Channel HD, History Channel HD, and some HD programs on True Series. Although AXN Asia claimed that they filmed The Amazing Race Asia with High Definition cameras from season 2 onwards, they did not broadcast any HD programming in South East Asia until 2011.
Since 2010, TrueVisions began offering high-end subscribers three HD channels (one HBO and two sports) via a special extra subscription. The original HD set-top box also decodes regular TV, but does not contain a DVR function. In 2011, TrueVisions offered 8 new HD channels exclusively for CATV subscribers, along with a new combined HD and PVR set-top box, coinciding with a push to install fibre optic cable networks in selected provincial areas.
On 16 July 2012, TrueVisions expanded their HD offerings to 17 channels, making all HD channels available to both DSTV and CATV subscribers.
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