Nova bouquet… StarTimes aiding digitization plan

TO enable more Nigerians conveniently switch over to and enjoy full digital television experience, StarTimes last week announced the launch of its newest and most affordable bouquet, Nova. 

  Nova bouquet, which went live nationwide on Monday, February 9, the fourth bouquet available on StarTimes, according to the company’s Public Relations Manager, Israel Bolaji, is specially designed for entry-level customers. 

  He further said that the bouquet was introduced with the hope that it would further facilitate a smooth and convenient transition from analogue to digital broadcasting. 

  “This is really to make it easier and comfortable for more Nigerians to get access and enjoy digital television without stress or missing their favorite television programs when the analogue TV gets switched off later in 2015,” he stated.

  Nova bouquet which will be retailing at just N500 per month has over 15 channels; 8 international channels, including Star Kungfu, Star Music, Star Dadin Kowa (Hausa channel), E-Stars (Nollywood), Child Smile, CCTV-News, TBN, IQRAA and about 7 local channels, including NTA news 24, NTA sports, AIT, Channels TV, Silverbird, NTA local, other state TV stations and other analogue TV stations like TVC, MiTV, Super Screen and Galaxy.

  Speaking at the launch in Lagos, Bolaji, said the new digital TV bouquet was designed to offer new subscribers an affordable bundle that makes switching over to digital TV more convenient, promote refreshing television experience and create values that will further deepen digital television penetration in Nigeria.

   “In the coming days, more Nigerians will have to acquire type approved digital set top boxes, most of those who will be affected by the switch over in 2015 are first time buyers; We observed that the cost of acquiring the decoders is a major factor to growing access; we have therefore considered making it very affordable for them to acquire and access our digital television service. We have also strengthened our customer feedback and interactive points like the call centre and after sales support services to further bolster our offering,” noted Bolaji.

  Bolaji observed that the move is advised by the company’s mission to ensure every household accesses and enjoys digital television noting that the company has rolled out extensive after sales services to ensure the best customer experience with the StarTimes set top box. This is our strategy to ensure all Nigerians have access to digital television.

  “We are committed to a smooth transition from analogue to digital broadcasting while enabling Nigerians to overcome entry barriers through affordability as we equally showcase our premium channel offering and customer centered after sales services that will swiftly manage any challenges faced by our customers.” 

  “As a platform for digital migration, we are ever committed to supporting Nigerians actualize the 2015 deadline by ensuring that Nigerians get the best of digital television at an affordable price. We are poised to aid Nigeria migrate successfully from analogue to digital television transmission and revolutionize the digital broadcasting industry by providing quality digital TV experience that is enjoyable and accessible,” Bolaji noted.