The Perception Manager, TStv, Mr Yemi Adebowale, who
disclosed this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja, said MyTV would cease
broadcasting on Sept. 1.
Adebowale said that due to the HEVC-encoded nature of TStv
broadcasts, it was only SRT 497S-equipped MyTV viewers that would qualify to
get access to TStv channels, at this stage.
He said that the migration process was simple and seamless,
as TStv broadcasts were relayed by the same satellite used by MyTV in February
2020.
The manager said that a simple blind scan of that
satellite’s frequencies would tune in and store all TStv channels.
According to him, TStv offer 104 high-definition (“HD’’)
channels that are duly equipped My TV viewers can start enjoying it
immediately.
“STRONG/MyTV dealers are ready and eager to assist MyTV
viewers with the migration process.
“An interested SRT 497S owner will be required to pay
N12,000 in contribution toward migration costs including the simultaneous
encryption (“simulcrypt”) of TStv channels with MyTV’s encryption tools
(“Conditional Access System”, or “CAS”).
“Against said payment, TStv will credit the new subscriber
its wallet with N12, 000 to spend, however, he wishes.
“The N12, 000 payment may be completed in up to three equal
payments of N4, 000 each, over a period not exceeding six months.
“Upon each payment, TStv will credit the subscriber’s TStv
wallet with N4, 000.00 to spend, however, she/he wishes.’’
Adebowale said that the Managing Director of TStv Africa, Dr
Bright Echefu, promised to migrate MyTV viewers and promised that this would be
a whole new TV experience for them.
“We thank God that we have indeed delivered on our promise
to Nigerians regarding our novel pay-TV offerings.
“Today, Nigerians can truly testify that TStv has
implemented pay-preview, pay-as-you-go, A La Carte and Pause Subscription.
“We are excited over our agreement with STRONG Technologies
and look forward to serving MyTV viewers.
“Eventually, non-HEVC MyTV-compliant set-top boxes (“STB”)
may be granted access to TStv channels as well.’’
Mr Joseph Torbey, the Managing Director of MyTV, said the
company was delighted to offer viewers as well as dealers, an alternate pay-TV
service, offering a wider choice of channels.
Torbey said that this had also created ways for composing
their subscription by prepaying for it and scheduling it.
“STRONG will continue to serve Nigerian consumers with ever
more innovative digital TV receiving equipment, outstanding technical support
and efficient after-sales service.
“MyTV viewers are invited to reach out to a MyTV or TStv
dealer close to them or contact TStv customer service on (+234) 099 040 900 any
time of the day, as it operates round-the-clock,” Torbey said.
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