GMA Network leads Digital TV coverage in PHL –study

GMA is the leading network in the Philippines in terms of digital TV (DTV) presence, according to an independent study by local smartphone and tablet manufacturer, Starmobile. GMA 1SEG and GMA News TV had coverage in 10 out of the 14 locations included in Starmobile’s testing.

 

Starmobile conducted the DTV signal testing from April 10-19 in Starmobile concept stores and kiosks throughout Metro Manila, making use of the Starmobile KNIGHT Vision.

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“This is a 100% independent and consumer-centric test which we feel should be known by the public especially with the on-going shift from Analog to Digital broadcast,” said Michael Chen, Starmobile’s Product Development Head. “We will continue to conduct DTV tests nationwide so that we could better assess the proliferation of this technology.”

 

The KNIGHT Vision is an Android smartphone with a built-in DTV tuner, 5.5-inch HD screen, and 2 GB of RAM. The testing was done by running the KNIGHT Vision’s scanning feature and browsing through all the available channels. The device is also compatible with DTV in over 65 countries. — TJD, GMA News