Planet Cable acquires ABS-CBN frequencies

The NTC has confirmed that it has given provisional authority to Advanced Media Broadcasting System to use Channel 2 frequency, the one previously used by You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..

In July 2019, AMBS was granted another 25 years franchise under You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. AMBS operates radio stations like DWKX (103.5 FM) as 103.5 K-Lite.

In September 2021, AMBS was sold to Planet Cable which offers communication services such as fiber to the home, internet and cable television bundles (through Planet Cable) and internet for small businesses and large enterprises.


AMBS issued a statement saying that they have been waiting for an available digital frequency since 2006.


Advanced Media Broadcasting sent out this press release:

In an order promulgated 05 January 2022, the NTC granted Advanced Media Broadcasting System Inc. (AMBS) a Provisional Authority to install, operate and maintain a Digital Television (TV) Broadcasting System in Metro Manila/Mega Manila using Channel 16.









AMBS was the first applicant for an authority to install, operate and maintain a digital TV in Metro manila as filed on 05 October 2006, under Case No. 2006-100. AMBS has been waiting for an available digital TV frequency since 2006 after undergoing a quasi-judicial process which includes notice to all interested/affected parties and hearing.

AMBS was granted the PA after determination of its legal, technical and financial qualification.

Prior to the grant of the PA, the NTC sought policy guidance from the DICT, a legal opinion from the DOJ and the concurrence of the OP-OES.

After the technical evaluation of AMBS’ request for a simulcast channel, Channel 2 (the paired analog channel in Mega Manila of digital channel 16) was temporarily assigned to AMBS. This temporary assignment is for simulcast purposes only, and only until the analog shut-off scheduled in 2023. The temporary assignment was granted to ensure service to both analog and digital TV signal users as the country transitions to full digital TV.

Notes:
OP-OES: Office of the President (OP) – the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES)


Planet Cable is owned by Paolo Villar (son of real estate magnate and politician Manuel Villar Jr.).

FROM: YUGATECH

 

[Fire Nation]

from KAPAMILYA to CApaMELLA real quick!

 

[Deleted member 1954679]

ano kaya mga palabas sa bagong tsanel na yan TS?

 

[Eseru]

Oof. That made me sad, a bit. Lam mo yun, nakalakhan mo na yung Channel 2 as ABSCBN. Sayang.

Nung ipasara ba ni Marcos si ABS dati, Channel 2 na din sila noon?

 

[Funyarinpa]

from KAPAMILYA to CApaMELLA real quick!

i see what you did there...

 

[N E G A N]

Mag prosper sana yung network na may good intentions

 

[arsenal1205]

Oof. That made me sad, a bit. Lam mo yun, nakalakhan mo na yung Channel 2 as ABSCBN. Sayang.

Nung ipasara ba ni Marcos si ABS dati, Channel 2 na din sila noon?

oo lodi channel 2 din.. then binili ni marcos yung frequency ng abs para din sa kaniyang broadcast network or sa gobiyerno siguro..

from KAPAMILYA to CApaMELLA real quick!

CAMELLA channel ba? hahhahaha

 

[Benivy1707]

iba talaga pag madami pera

 

[Dismal]

Baka kapag bumalik sila, channel 1 na ang gamitin nila tapos iba ring frequency.

 

[arsenal1205]

Baka kapag bumalik sila, channel 1 na ang gamitin nila tapos iba ring frequency.

baka nga gamitin na nila 5 eh ahhaha

 

[DiegoBigo_64]

Baka kapag bumalik sila, channel 1 na ang gamitin nila tapos iba ring frequency.

ang alam ko technically walang slot na channel 1

20 yrs ako nagwork saabs-cbn buti na lang nakapag-retire bago naipasara.

 

[jiwookimna]

Wala na rin naman yang kwenta once 2023 na kasi lahat at digitalized na, bale lahat ay magiging required na kumuha ng ISDBT-TV or yung black box tulad ng TVPlus, SulitPH, AffordBOX, Cignal Prepaid, etc. Ang mapapala lang nila diyan ay yung frequency para sa radyo. Kung makabalik man si ABS-CBN, lahat na sila ay pantay-pantay kasi pare-parehas lang sila ng receiver. Kaya lang naman pinag-aagawan yung frequency na yan dahil sa reach niya eh, pero nonsense na din yan dahil baka sa future wala na ding TV at radyo.

 

[arsenal1205]

Wala na rin naman yang kwenta once 2023 na kasi lahat at digitalized na, bale lahat ay magiging required na kumuha ng ISDBT-TV or yung black box tulad ng TVPlus, SulitPH, AffordBOX, Cignal Prepaid, etc. Ang mapapala lang nila diyan ay yung frequency para sa radyo. Kung makabalik man si ABS-CBN, lahat na sila ay pantay-pantay kasi pare-parehas lang sila ng receiver. Kaya lang naman pinag-aagawan yung frequency na yan dahil sa reach niya eh, pero nonsense na din yan dahil baka sa future wala na ding TV at radyo.

there may possibility na maextend ang digitalization lahat ng channels. nasa NTC na siguro iyan kung final na 2023 yung digitalization na lahat ng signals. (including cable)

mukhang ang radyo ay susunod na rin sa digitalization dito. sa ibang bansa tulad ng US at Australia meron na kasing satellite radio, DAB radio at HD radio.

 

[jiwookimna]

there may possibility na maextend ang digitalization lahat ng channels. nasa NTC na siguro iyan kung final na 2023 yung digitalization na lahat ng signals. (including cable)

mukhang ang radyo ay susunod na rin sa digitalization dito. sa ibang bansa tulad ng US at Australia meron na kasing satellite radio, DAB radio at HD radio.

true, depende pa din sa trippings ni NTC at DICT ang mangyayare. Dapat kasi matagal na tayong digitized eh, napang-iiwanan na tayo. Para na din madaming competition na lumabas once digitized na lahat. Hanggang GMA at ABS CBN nalang lagi pinagttyagaan natin, kaso nawala pa yung isa. Ang boring na tuloy ng local channels, napapanood ka nalang dahil sa news.

 

[akotaz23]

gudnews na balita to.