Can anyone remember a time when we watched cable TV, being at the mercy of what broadcasters dished up and what time a programme would air? CNA’s Crispina Robert is glad those days are well and truly over.

SINGAPORE: There was one clear moment where cable TV left a lasting memory – on the night of September 11, 2001.

I had just got home after a long day at work, toddler in tow. It was about 9pm our time and a friend from the newsroom called to say, “Switch on CNN”.