Business News of Friday, 21 July 2017

Source: Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye

MTN Ghana partners Broadband Home Ltd to launch ZIPTV

Samuel Addo said the introduction of ZipTV is to respond to customer needs Samuel Addo said the introduction of ZipTV is to respond to customer needs

MTN Business, a total ICT solutions provider for businesses, has partnered Broadband Home Limited, to launch ZipTV service for its customers.

The ZipTV service provides customers with varied entertainment programs. ZipTV is an IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) platform that delivers live digital content and video on demand to subscribers over an IP network.

Consumers who sign up for the service will enjoy TV content from selected local and foreign channels, alongside videos which will be decoded by a set-top box and delivered directly to their mobile phones, tablets or smart-connected televisions via a home internet network.

The service also provides a bouquet of packages that have been classified as Basic, Classic, Sensation or Club. Customers can choose hourly, daily, weekly or monthly rates.

Commenting on the service, the General Manager for MTN Business, Mr. Samuel Addo, said, “the introduction of ZipTV is to respond to customer needs whilst driving MTN’s digital agenda. At MTN, we continue to deliver exciting offers to delight our customers.”

Mr. Ernest Obeng Yarfi, General Manager for Broad Band Home Ltd (BBH) said, “The service allows MTN subscribers to enjoy live exclusive programs, award-winning series and first run movies. Subscription is easy and the packages are as low as Ghs 1. This partnership endorses Ziptv® and MTN as strategic leaders in this evolving digital era.”

Interested MTN Customers can access the service by downloading the ZipTV application for free via www.myziptv.com and on TV through an IP set-top-box.

MTN Ghana continues to reaffirm its commitment to bringing the best digital services through its partnerships with various app developers and content providers. The launch of ZIPTV is an addition to varied digital services churned out by MTN.

Earlier this year, MTN Ghana launched the AMGO and Kumawood Apps.