GMM Z is a Thai set-top box distributor and former satellite television operator owned by GMM Grammy and Advanced Info Service.
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Native name | บริษัท จีเอ็มเอ็มแซต จำกัด |
|---|---|
| Formerly | 1-Sky |
| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Satellite television, Set-top box |
| Founded | 1 April 2012 |
| Headquarters | GMM Grammy Tower, Bangkok , Thailand |
Area served | Thailand |
| Products | Set-top Box Internet Box Smart Plugs CCTV Camera |
| Brands | GMM Z |
| Owner | GMM Grammy |
| Website | www |
Launched on 1 November 2011 as 1-Sky, It was operating as a KU band and C band set-top box distributor and Pay TV operator. It changed its name to GMM Z after receiving a notification from British Pay TV operator, BSkyB for the trademark conflict.
GMM Z is a subsidiary of GMM Grammy, a media-giant in Thailand. It was also has GMM B Company Limited, a subsidiary who operated Z PAY TV, a pay TV platform for GMM Z set-top boxes before sold it to CTH.
History
edit1-Sky
editGMM 1-Sky launched on 1 November 2011 as a set-top box distributor and Pay TV operator. It was offering entertainment and sport channels such as Eurosport, MUTV and the Nick Jr. Channel.[1][2]
GMM Z
editIn early 2012, 1-Sky has rebranded to GMM Z after received a notification from British Sky Broadcasting that 1-Sky was violating its trademark.
GMM Z has officially launched on 1 March 2012. It was offering with its flagship sport content "UEFA Euro 2012" with other sport content such as German Bundesliga, J-League 1 and French Ligue 1.[3]
In early 2013, GMM Z acquired a deal with Fox International Channel to broadcast FIC's channels on its platform.[4]
In August 2013, GMM Z launched new Z PAY TV packages separated into three packages including FIC's channels and its self-produced channels via the new Thaicom 6 satellite.
On 5 February 2014, GMM Z formed a content partnership with another pay TV operator, CTH, to launch a new package called "CTHZ Premier League+ HD" which included CTH Stadium channels who was airing Premier League.[5]
In July 2014, GMM B, the operator of Z PAY TV and its content was acquired by CTH in exchange of CTH's 10% stake.[6]
In January 2016, GMM B as a CTH subsidiary announced it will shut down Z PAY TV packages on GMM Z set-top boxes effecting 100,000 subscribers without informing to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission.[7]
In March 2024, GMM Z has permanently stopped providing OTAs to SD set-top boxes.
GMM Z is now a producer and distributor for HD set-top boxes, internet box, smart plugs, and cctv camera.
References
edit- ^ Thailand, Nation Multimedia Group Public Company Limited, Nationmultimedia.com. "GMM, 1-Sky tie-up looks to energise satellite tv - The Nation". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Nick Jr. launches in Thailand".
- ^ Thailand, Nation Multimedia Group Public Company Limited, Nationmultimedia.com. "GMM Grammy has sky-high hopes for newly renamed unit - The Nation". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "Fox International Channels Inks Deal with Thailand's GMM Grammy". Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "GMM Z, CTH team up to offer CTHZ Premier League + HD". grammy.listedcompany.com. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ "CTH and GMM Grammy officially announced business partnership to a pay-tv service" (PDF). Retrieved 1 September 2016.
- ^ Thailand, Nation Multimedia Group Public Company Limited, Nationmultimedia.com. "CTH spells out customer compensation over shutdown of Z Pay-TV - The Nation". Archived from the original on 14 August 2016. Retrieved 1 September 2016.
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