October 1st, 2015 signals the dawn of a new era of TV for the people of Nauru, with the launch of Digicel Play.
The new TV provider will be offering 24 channels in total, including TVWAN - a PNG produced channel and TVWAN Sports in stunning High Definition(HD), the region’s first HD channel.
Digicel’s committed approach to telecommunications in Nauru continues today as they enter the market with a strong TV offering and a mission to remove the barriers of accessibility with affordable, compelling services and first class customer care.
The 24 channels have been selected with the Nauru consumer in mind. The launch line up will include BBC, Lifetime, Nickelodeon, Disney, Comedy Central, History and H2, Zoo Moo, Crime and Investigation, The Outdoor Channel, ITV Choice and the English Premier League. Additionally TVWAN will include programs like SBS World News, Queen Latifah, The Footy Show, Bananas in Pyjamas and a load of other fantastic programs.
Speaking at the official launch, Digicel CEO in Nauru Ben Kealy commented, “We enter the TV market with a mission to provide the best content and an affordable means of accessing it – across the island. What’s more, we are offering customers 2 FREE months if they pay up front for 12 months i.e. 12 months for the price of 10.”
To access Digicel Play, customers will simply need to get a Digicel Play Box, use their existing Satellite dish or a Digicel Play satellite dish solution will be available. Digicel Play Boxes are available at the Digicel retail store at the Aiwo Centre.
Mr. Kealy, concluded by saying that ‘’once customers have the Digicel Play Box connected, they can buy a 7 day pass for $14.99 or a 30 day pass for $44.99 and simply use their Digicel phone to buy a subscription pass.’’
“Customers with an existing working satellite dish will get the Digicel Play box for free and a new dish will cost $200. In addition, all installations are FREE with Digicel Play TV,” he added.
Customers can top up at the Digicel store or at any reseller around the island.
The rollout of Digicel Play across the Pacific is only the beginning of an ongoing evolution of Digicel in the region and illustrates the company’s plans to position itself as the total communications and entertainment provider in the region.