From: Diana Okon-Effiong, Calabar
L-R: Mrs. Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager, GOtv; Mr.
Oludare Kafar, Marketing Manager, GOtv; Miss. Lanre Oluwole, Operation
Manager, GOtv and Mr. Francis Agaba, MultiChoice Super Dealer in Calabar
during the launch of GOtv in Calabar, Cross River State Monday 23rd December, 2013 at Transcorp Hotels, Calabar.
A new Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) network, GOtv which uses latest generation Digital Video Broadcasting Standard (DVB-T2), has berthed in Calabar, Cross River.
GOtv was lunched on Tuesday in Calabar with a promise to provide affordable but excellent service, particularly to those who cannot afford the cost of other popular networks, like the DSTV.
Mrs Elizabeth Amkpa, General Manager GOtv Nigeria, who addressed Journalists in Calabar, said that apart from its commendable service delivery, with GOtv in a city, at least 50 employment opportunities are available in each city office. According to her, loss of signals associated with bad weather condition does not occur while using GOtv, adding that GOtv uses terrestrial properties.
“In the course of our signal expansion, GOtv quality of service would not drop, we come from a solid corporate background and family in which MultiChoice has a proud legacy of 20 years of providing the best digital television to Africa. GOtv is delivered to homes in Nigeria through the use of latest DVB-T2 technology, which guarantees a one-off migration to the digital age. With the use of DVB-T2 technology, GOtv gives subscribers a dramatic improvement on the dividend of terrestrial frequencies. DVB-T2 technology standard allows for no less than 21 channels per frequency. With GOtv, Nigerians can experience the digital television revolution in the comfort of their homes because GOtv delivers a selection of exciting channels in great picture and sound quality”, she said.
Amkpa added that subscribers will have access to an exciting selection of channels containing news, children’s programming, documentaries, series and movies which are carefully selected to cater for a variety of different tastes and family viewing needs at a very affordable price.
The General Manager enumerated the package to include the following channels: Africa Magic, M-Net Movies Zone, Africa Magic Yoruba, Africa Magic Movies, Blackbelt TV, and others.
She stressed that GOtv subscribers should make use of the GOtenna (outside) for optimal signals, adding that with the GOtenna, customers would have uninterrupted viewing and excellent picture quality.
“The current single price offer of N5,300 would give subscribers a GOtv decoder and 1 month subscription, while the GOtenna (outside antenna) could be purchased at a standalone price of N1,600. All intending subscribers should buy the entire package at MutliChoice office at Marian Road, Calabar or any nearby MultiChoice office”, she stated.
GOtv is currently participating in the ongoing Carnival Calabar, and using the medium to introduce the brand to the people and creating awareness of its existence.
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