MultiChoice launches new package
Jul 16, 2009
MULTICHOICE Africa, the operator of Africa’s pay TV platform Digital Satellite television (DStv), has launched a new package called DStv Access.
By James Odomel
and Andrew Kabuura
MULTICHOICE Africa, the operator of Africa’s pay TV platform Digital Satellite television (DStv), has launched a new package called DStv Access.
The new product has 25 channels and will cost $10 (sh21,300) per month.
“We are responding to the needs of a broader television viewing market. Since many people in Uganda and the rest of the world are tightening their budgets, we believe this new bouquet will open up new avenues for both MultiChoice business and the viewers,†Charles Hamya, the MultiChoice Uganda general manager, said at a press conference at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
“This a big milestone in making pay-television an everyday reality for homes in Africa. It demonstrates our commitment to creating a vibrant pay television industry in Africa.â€
He added that DStv Access subscribers would have an extensive choice of family entertainment, combining general entertainment, movies, documentaries, news, children’s programming, music, religion and sports.
It will also feature BBC world, Aljazeera, national geographic wild, fashion TV, magic world and CNBC Africa
Hamya also said, “Our commitment remains focused on providing exceptional customer service to DStv subscribers to ensure that they have access to the finest quality premium content; local and international channels on carefully selected bouquets, designed to meet the viewing needs of the whole family, while ensuring flexible pricing options.â€
and Andrew Kabuura
MULTICHOICE Africa, the operator of Africa’s pay TV platform Digital Satellite television (DStv), has launched a new package called DStv Access.
The new product has 25 channels and will cost $10 (sh21,300) per month.
“We are responding to the needs of a broader television viewing market. Since many people in Uganda and the rest of the world are tightening their budgets, we believe this new bouquet will open up new avenues for both MultiChoice business and the viewers,†Charles Hamya, the MultiChoice Uganda general manager, said at a press conference at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
“This a big milestone in making pay-television an everyday reality for homes in Africa. It demonstrates our commitment to creating a vibrant pay television industry in Africa.â€
He added that DStv Access subscribers would have an extensive choice of family entertainment, combining general entertainment, movies, documentaries, news, children’s programming, music, religion and sports.
It will also feature BBC world, Aljazeera, national geographic wild, fashion TV, magic world and CNBC Africa
Hamya also said, “Our commitment remains focused on providing exceptional customer service to DStv subscribers to ensure that they have access to the finest quality premium content; local and international channels on carefully selected bouquets, designed to meet the viewing needs of the whole family, while ensuring flexible pricing options.â€