Startimes launches DVB-T2 service

StarTimes has launched DVB-T2 technology in Nigeria and other African countries. Eric Liu, Marketing Director for NTA-Star TV Network, said StarTimes decided to upgrade to DVB-T2 technology to provide a wider range of channels and sharper images. Nigeria has signed an agreement with the International Telecoms Union (ITU) to transit from analogue to digital broadcasting by 17 June 2015 and Liu said StarTimes is making efforts to ensure that its customers remain connected and enjoy the best digital terrestrial TV content available in the world today. StarTimes’ mission of ensuring every home in the country enjoys affordable digital entertainment is backed by its collaboration with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

Source: Telecompaper

17 Jan. 2013