TV ASIA USA

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HOW IT ALL STARTED: 1993

Founded by well-known Indian celebrity Amitabh Bachchan as Asian Broadcasting Network (ABN).

1994

Moved to DirecTV from C-Band’ channel, with a subscriber base of approximately 16,000.

1996

TV Asia ceased broadcasting on DirecTV and exited the Satellite Direct-To-Home (DTH) business.
TV Asia becomes a household name in the US.

1997

TV Asia is acquired by H R Shah, well-known entrepreneur and community leader in the US (Asia Star Broadcasting Inc.)
New television broadcast studios, technical operations, sales, marketing and administration established in Edison, NJ.

1998

TV Asia concluded a deal with International Media Distribution (IMD) for cable distribution across the US.
TV Asia launches on DISH Network (satellite) via DTH platform. All other South Asian channels came later.

2005

TV Asia chairman & CEO H R Shah is awarded the prestigious Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

2006

Digital studios in 40,000 sq. ft.; Digital Playout and transmission facility established.

2009

TV Asia launches on Verizon FiOS and AT&T Uverse.

2016

IPTV, SLING TV & World BBTV
TV Asia penetration in South Asian households in the US continues to increase.

2017

TV Asia chairman & CEO H R Shah is awarded the Padma Shri, India’s 4th highest civilian award, by the Indian government.

2018

TV Asia chairman & CEO H R Shah is awarded an honorary doctorate by Indian university.

2020

TV Asia launches in Canada on 5 platforms (Rogers, Rogers Ignite TV, Bell Fibe, Telus & Cogeco)

2021

TV Asia inaugurates modern studio and office in Manhattan, NY

2023

TV Asia celebrates 30th anniversary.

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