Cignal
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| Type | Direct-broadcast satellite television |
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| Country | |
| Availability | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | TV5 Media Center, Reliance cor. Sheridan Sts., Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, Philippines |
| Owner | MediaQuest Holdings, Inc. (subsidiary of the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund) |
| Parent | Cignal TV, Inc. |
Launch date | February 1, 2009 |
Picture format | DVB-S2 MPEG-4 |
Official website | cignal |
Cignal (pronounced as signal) is a Philippine satellite television and IPTV provider, owned by Cignal TV Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of the MediaQuest Holdings Inc. under the PLDT Beneficial Trust Fund.[1] With over 2 million subscribers, Cignal is the most-subscribed pay television provider in the Philippines.
Cignal's prepaid electronic loading system is powered by Smart Communications Inc.[2] Cignal uses VideoGuard encryption system to protect its content from signal piracy. It uses the SES-7 satellite to provide optimal coverage directly to the target markets.[3]
History
Prior to the launch, the PLDT group had already intended to establish its own satellite television service after its media arm MediaQuest Holdings sold its stake in Beyond Cable Holdings to the Lopez Group, and a failed attempt on the acquisition of Philippine Multimedia Systems, Inc. (PMSI, owner of Dream Satellite TV) from businessman and then-PLDT chairman Antonio "Tonyboy" O. Cojuangco.[4][5]
Using the satellite broadcasting franchise of Mediascape (formerly GV Broadcasting System), the new service was named Cignal and formally began its operations on February 1, 2009. PLDT spent PH₱1 billion for the rollout of the service.[6][7][8]
During its first years, Cignal transmitted its broadcast with over 20 SD channels and HD channels via NSS-11 satellite transponder service.[9]
In 2015, Cignal had reached 1 million subscribers.[10] As of November 2021, it had reached a bigger 3.6 million subscribers.
Cignal has officially launched Cignal Super,[11] the country's first streaming aggregator app that lets users access multiple platforms through a single login and subscription. Available on Google Play and the App Store, the app features content from Cignal Play, Pilipinas Live, Max, Viu, Lionsgate Play, and more
Satellite transponder transmission
From 2009, Cignal broadcasts on NSS-11 satellite transponder service. But since 2012, Cignal utilizes additional broadcast on the SES-7 transponder service.[12]
| Satellite | Band | Position | Frequency | Polarity | SR | FEC | Encryption | System | Status | Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SES-7 | Ku Band | 108.2° East | 11481, 11656 and 11685 MHz | Horizontal (H) | 18750 | 3/4 | Conax / VideoGuard | DVB-S2 MPEG-4 | Commercial broadcast | Philippines |
| 11510, 11539, 11568 and 11627 MHz | 20000 | |||||||||
| 11598 MHz | 2/3 |
Competition
At present, Cignal competes in the DTH service against Global Satellite Technology Services' G Sat, formerly Sky Cable Corporation's Sky Direct was their competitor but was decommissioned on June 30, 2020, via alias cease-and-desist order.
Sports teams
- Cignal Super Spikers (women's volleyball team)
- Cignal Super Spikers (men's volleyball team)
- Cignal-Ateneo (formerly Cignal HD Hawkeyes) (PBA D-League)
- Cignal Ultra (Esports team)
See also
References
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- ^ 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
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Cignal uses Smart's loading technology". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved February 24, 2009.[dead link]
- ^ 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
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."PLDT OFFERS TO SELL REMAINING SKY CABLE STAKE TO LOPEZ GROUP". The Philippine Star. Archived from the original on December 4, 2020. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."PLDT sets stage for entry into satellite TV". The Philippine Star. June 22, 2006. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."PLDT to launch satellite TV service". The Philippine Star. September 14, 2008.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."PLDT unit offers direct-to-home satellite TV". The Philippine Star. May 8, 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."PLDT unit to spend P1-B for satellite TV". ABS-CBN News. July 16, 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."MediaScape Launches Cignal HD on SES WORLD SKIES' NSS-11 Satellite". Business Wire. November 3, 2009.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Cignal TV celebrates 1 million subscriber base with thanksgiving party". InterAksyon.com. Archived from the original on November 11, 2016. Retrieved March 14, 2020.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Cignal launches Super: The first and only streaming aggregator app in the Philippines".
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."MediaScape adds satellite capacity for Cignal TV in the Philippines". Digital TV News. June 20, 2012.
External links
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