Platco Digital confirmed in a press statement issued today (22 July 2013) that it will be launching OpenView HD, a low-cost direct-to-home satellite TV service, in October 2013.<\/p>\n
This follows a report earlier today based on information from industry sources that OpenView HD will offer 15 channels in a mix of SD and HD, without need of a monthly subscription.<\/p>\n
Early indications from Ellies are that a decoder and installation will have an estimated once-off cost of R1,899.<\/p>\n
In its statement, Platco said that it will provide carriage to licensed free TV broadcasters in South Africa and the rest of Africa.<\/p>\n
The company\u2019s head office is in Johannesburg and its uplink facilities in Cape Town, Platco said.<\/p>\n
\u201cPlatco aims to acquire as many channels as possible to ensure sustainability and will offer both Standard and High Definition resolutions,\u201d the satellite TV operator said.<\/p>\n
According to Platco, its satellite TV platform will have access to \u201ca wide variety of exciting channels\u201d and can be viewed on all TV sets.<\/p>\n
Further details on OpenView HD will be communicated on the day of the launch, Platco said.<\/p>\n
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