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StarHub to Leverage on World's First Full Scale Deployment of OpenTV's Core 2.0 Software for Smart TV SAN FRANCISCO, and SINGAPORE, June 27 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- StarHub, Singapore's largest pay TV operator, and OpenTV Corp. (NASDAQ:OPTV), a leading provider of enabling technologies for advanced digital television services, announced today that StarHub has become the first network operator to fully-deploy OpenTV Core 2.0 software in connection with its recent launch of Smart TV. The two companies are working closely to bring more market- leading applications to StarHub's subscribers. Leveraging the OpenTV platform, StarHub anticipates the introduction of various Smart TV remote access applications through mobile and internet devices. It is expected that Smart TV users will be able to schedule recordings, through a mobile phone or the internet, on their digital video recorder set-top boxes while they are away from home. StarHub and OpenTV are also exploring the introduction of internet access services through a Smart TV television portal. StarHub's Smart TV service allows users to record and playback their favorite TV programs so that they can watch them at their convenience. Among the features Smart TV users are presently enjoying are the ability to pause or replay 'live' TV, one-touch recording, TV SMS, and access to their i.Mail email accounts. StarHub also intends to introduce more features to Smart TV service in the near future, such as Video-on-Demand and Chat. "Hubbing is much more than a way to play off our name 'StarHub.' It represents our passion to better serve the needs of our customers through the interaction and value creating applications across our payTV, broadband, and mobile platforms. Cable TV, Mobile, and Online are three important pillars of StarHub's business, and we are constantly exploring ways to drive more value and direct benefits of Hubbing to our customers, beyond the value of traditional discounts and rewards. That is why we came up with the idea of extending the access of Smart TV beyond the remote control, to mobile and online platforms as well," said Mike Reynolds, StarHub's Head of Integrated Products and Marketing. "With its cable, wireless and mobile network, StarHub is perfectly positioned to leverage OpenTV's advanced digital television technologies and solutions," said Mike Ivanchenko, OpenTV's Senior Vice President and Managing Director of Asia/Pacific. "With the recent commercial launch of Smart TV, StarHub became the first operator to fully deploy OpenTV Core 2.0. And it is easy to see where StarHub intends to take this technology -- giving its customers a converged experience through Smart TV with mobile, online, and television applications working seamlessly together. We very much look forward to working with StarHub on these initiatives and helping it develop tomorrow's television experience for the Singapore market." StarHub and OpenTV share a longstanding working relationship. OpenTV is also one of StarHub's technology partners for its digital cable services launched in 2004, providing the middleware to support an open multi-vendor set-top deployment. Reynolds added, "StarHub's partnership with OpenTV comes naturally. We have a proven track record of offering innovative products and services, while OpenTV is well-known for integrating innovative technology. We are thankful for OpenTV's support and commitment, despite the relatively small size of the Singapore market. Events like BroadcastAsia is a good occasion for all industry players to facilitate the exchange of ideas and share experiences, and we are confident that we will have more to share regarding our new Hubbing applications in the near future, well before the next regional event." About Open TV OpenTV is one of the world's leading providers of technologies and services enabling the delivery of digital and interactive television. The company's software has been integrated in over 67 million digital set-top- boxes in 96 countries. The software enables enhanced television, interactive shopping, interactive and addressable advertising, games and gaming, personal video recording, and a variety of consumer care and communication applications. For more information, please visit http://www.opentv.com/. About StarHub StarHub is Singapore's second largest info-communication company and the sole operator delivering a full range of information, communications and entertainment services over fixed, cable, mobile and Internet platforms. StarHub operates a 3G mobile network in addition to its GSM network and has launched i-mode mobile data services. StarHub also operates its own nation- wide HFC network that delivers multi-channel cable TV services (including Digital Cable), voice and Internet access for both consumer and corporate markets. StarHub is listed on the SGX-ST. Driven by a passion for listening and providing what customers want, StarHub endeavours to bring affordable and premium quality services with innovative and useful features to all its customers. StarHub raises the level of competition in Singapore, challenging others as well as itself, to constantly introduce new world-class services at competitive prices. This unwavering commitment will further strengthen Singapore's position as a leading info-communication hub in the region. Visit StarHub at http://www.starhub.com/ for your communication needs. Some of the statements in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" that do not directly or exclusively relate to historical facts. These forward-looking statements reflect our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about future events and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside our control. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the expectations expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements include known and unknown risks. Because actual results could differ materially from our intentions, plans, expectations, assumptions and beliefs about the future, you are urged to view all forward-looking statements contained in this news release with caution. DATASOURCE: OpenTV Corp. CONTACT: Barbara Cassidy of OpenTV Corp., +1-415-962-5055, or ; or Ray Yeung, , or Matt Hantz, , both of Brainerd Communicators, Inc, +1-212-986-6667, for OpenTV Corp.; or Caitlin Fua, Corporate Communications & Investor Relations of StarHub, DID, +65 6825 5177, or mobile, +65 9101 9911, or fax, +65 6721 5015, or Web site: http://www.starhub.com/ Web site: http://www.opentv.com/

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