As of now, several providers have agreed to continue broadcasting VTV’s channels, while others have not, resulting in the unavailability of VTV2 and VTV3 on platforms like FPT Play, TV360, and MyTV from January 16th onward.
VTV emphasizes the significance of their channel package in attracting subscribers and generating substantial revenue for telecom companies. While VTV1 is a must-carry channel broadcast for free, channels from VTV2 to VTV9, including VTV Can Tho, have been offered through rebroadcasting contracts with pay-TV providers for years.
The article highlights that the current copyright fees paid by the pay-TV providers do not accurately reflect the value of VTV’s content. A meeting chaired by the Ministry of Information and Communications is scheduled for January 20th to negotiate copyright and continue broadcasting VTV’s channel package.
Viewers can still access all VTV channels, including VTV2 and VTV3, through the VTVGo website and application, the DVB-T2 digital terrestrial television system, or pay-TV platforms that have reached agreements, such as VieON.
The number of channels on pay-TV platforms has been decreasing recently, following the departure of The Walt Disney channels in 2023 and, more recently, 13 VTC channels and several other domestic and foreign channels. According to the Ministry of Information and Communications’ statistics from late December 2024, Vietnam’s pay-TV subscriber base is estimated at 21.2 million, a 1% increase year-on-year. The ministry aims to reach 22 million subscribers in 2025.
VPBank & Hoa Xuân Ca: Touching millions of hearts with prosperity
In addition to the familiar spiritual food, Táo Quân, this year’s impressive Tet program also features Hoa xuân ca – a special music festival organized by Vietnam Television and VPBank, leaving a deep impression in the hearts of the audience.
