{"id":1879,"date":"2016-02-03T15:20:37","date_gmt":"2016-02-03T13:20:37","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/?p=1879"},"modified":"2016-02-03T15:24:03","modified_gmt":"2016-02-03T13:24:03","slug":"m-net-unveils-digital-terrestrial-service-for-south-africa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.samdb.co.za\/blogs\/blog\/2016\/02\/03\/m-net-unveils-digital-terrestrial-service-for-south-africa\/","title":{"rendered":"M-Net Unveils Digital Terrestrial Service For South Africa"},"content":{"rendered":"

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M-Net today unveiled its new digital terrestrial television service for South Africa, called GOtv.<\/p>\n

\u2018We\u2019re excited to launch our digital terrestrial television service \u2013 as initiated by the Minister of Communications,\u2019 said Yolisa Phahle, CEO of M-Net. \u201cThis is a major step forward for local television and our launch of GOtv is in line with the government\u2019s digital migration process in South Africa.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to Tsabiso Letsoela, General Manager for GOtv South Africa, \u201cGOtv will give many South Africans, who are currently watching analogue television, the chance to experience digital quality TV at an affordable price. The digital GOtv service offers compelling channels with clearer pictures and sharper sound quality.\u201d<\/p>\n

The GOtv Value package is made up of 12 exciting channels for the whole family and includes drama, sport, kids\u2019 shows, documentaries and movies \u2013 all for only R99 per month.<\/p>\n

Navigating through this wide selection of channels will be made easier, thanks to an electronic program guide. It will show our customers what\u2019s currently on, and what\u2019s coming next. \u201cWith a range of TV channels, radio services and music channels at your fingertips, the on-screen TV guide will come in handy when it comes to planning your viewing,\u201d Tsabiso adds.<\/p>\n

GOtv will use digital network towers throughout South Africa, much like cellphone companies are currently doing. Customers will need to check if they fall within the coverage areas and will also need a decoder to access the signal.<\/p>\n

The GOtv decoder costs R699 and is a simple plug-and-play device. Customers can manage their GOtv account using USSD and the GOtv website.<\/p>\n

Customers who are interested in GOtv can visit GOtv.co.za for more information.<\/p>\n

Current M-Net analogue customers<\/h5>\n

While M-Net analogue customers will have to switch over to digital television at some stage, they don\u2019t have to do anything right now as both analogue and digital signals are running concurrently. Before each province shuts off their analogue signals, M-Net will be in touch to guide its analogue customers through the migration process.<\/p>\n

What entertainment GOtv offers<\/h5>\n
GOtv Value @ R99 per month<\/h6>\n

4 General Entertainment
\n2 Music
\n2 Children
\n2 Sport
\n1 Lifestyle & Culture
\n1 Religion<\/p>\n