Company to
replace the now obsolete decoders with StarTimes T2 decoders at no cost…
StarTimes Media has today initiated an
aggressive decoder upgrade offer targeted at not only current StarTimes T1
decoder holders but also ex – GTV and Smart TV decoder holders who were left
with obsolete decoders when the two companies closed shop. The move will see
the company upgrade its T1 decoders as well as replace the ex – GTV and Smart
TV decoders with Communication Commission of Kenya approved StarTimes T2
decoders at no cost.
The company is targeting over 50,000 beneficiaries
who will only be required to present the set top boxes at StarTimes Customer
Service Centre where they will get a free StarTimes T2 decoder in return upon
payment of the monthly subscription. The Pay TV company is currently operating
six packages namely; Basic at Ksh 499, Classic or Indian package at Ksh 999; Classic
+ at Ksh, 1,499, Unique package at Ksh 1,999 and Unique + package at Ksh 2,499 per
month.
Beneficiaries of this initiative will be
required to subscribe for two months for either Unique +, Unique or Classic +
package at Ksh 4,999, 3,999 and 2,999 respectively. Alternatively, they can opt
for three months subscription for Basic +, Classic or Indian package at Ksh
2,999 or Seven months of the Basic package at Ksh 3,499.
Acknowledging this significant development,
StarTimes Chief Executive Officer Mr. Leo Lee said, “We value our loyal
subscribers and intend to recognize this loyalty by upgrading those with T1
decoders with approved StarTimes T2 decoders while at the same time provide an
opportunity to former subscribers of the two fallen Pay TV companies to recoup
their losses by exchanging their now
obsolete decoders with approved StarTimes T2 decoders thereby enabling them
enjoy world class television content, using the latest approved technology at
very pocket friendly subscription rates without incurring an extra cost in
acquiring a new set top box”.
Counterfeit or non-registered T1 decoder
holders will also benefit from this initiative as StarTimes lives up to its
commitment of ensuring the majority if not all households in the country are
able to access digital television content thereby playing a pivotal role in the
digital migration process being spearheaded by the Government ahead of the
global 2015 switchover deadline.
StarTimes is counting on its rich global
experience in the Pay TV industry to provide unique programming for the whole
family that includes local and international channels. The company has over 8
million global subscribers and is currently operating in ten African countries
where it has amassed over 1.4 million subscribers to date.
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