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GO launches HD tv trial

GO’s COO Norbert Prihoda showcasing the HD tv channels and the GO Box+.

GO’s COO Norbert Prihoda showcasing the HD tv channels and the GO Box+.

GO plc has launched a trial for its high-definition (HD) tv service.

The company said at the launch this afternoon that it was the first communications company in Malta to already have customers enjoying HD tv over a fibre-to-the-home connection. In addition, in the coming weeks, it would be launching also its own movie channel.

GO's HD trial started in the past few days, with a number of customers benefitting from the viewing of HD channels . More customers will be enjoying the service in the coming months. The service is also being showcased at various GO outlets.

CEO David Kay said that the gradual roll-out of HD tv was in line with the recent statements made by the company's Board of Directors that approved the initial phases of a major investment programme in Next Generation Networks, in the fixed network through which broadband internet is provided and through which other applications will be provided in the near future, as well as in the mobile network.

Mr Kay said GO had started deploying a fibre network to the home in conjunction with the wider upgrading of the current network, specifically in the last mile towards the users. That included the installation of new cabinets which provide higher internet and data speeds.

"Thanks to the deployment of high-speed fibre networks, we will be able to offer our customers higher data speeds as well as new services such as HD tv," Mr Kay said.

GO's Chief Operations Officer Norbert Prihoda said that during the trial, GO would be showcasing a selection of HD channels, covering different genres such as entertainment, sports, documentaries, music and others. GO will be obtaining the public's feedback and reaction on its HD tv offering, in view of an initial commercial launch in selected areas of Malta in Summer.

Competitor Melita TV said earlier today that thousands of television viewers had registered their interest for its High Definition (HD) television service, which will be launched next month in time for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

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Edwin Mifsud

Apr 21st 2010, 17:37

Here is your list of free to air Digital Channels:

1) Rai Uno

2) Rai Due

3) Rai Tre

4) Rete 4

5) Canale 5

6) Italia 1

That is six channels.

Now if you did not buy a digital tuner that must be Gonzi's fault too.

S. Camilleri

Apr 21st 2010, 19:07

Have you bought the box? And in any case, you get these channels when Analogie transmissions stop... that is end of this year or next!

Jim Evans

Apr 21st 2010, 19:39

Maltese Gov. actions means louder then words, learn something from us guests... as u people call us apart from whingers and moaners that is.

Charlie Vella

Apr 22nd 2010, 06:44

The digital free channels mentioned above are not free any more. They had been scrambled too. Ah

A. Borg

Apr 21st 2010, 18:48

The World cup I will be able to watch it on almost every channel but to watch the Seria A and the Premier league you have to subscribe with GO my friend!

Mark Vella

Apr 22nd 2010, 22:56

Well said Mr. Dimech, I think Melita did not win the race ages ago when they lost football rights to the two most viewed football leagues in the world, the english premier league and Serie A. Also its nice to see that most people agree with me that customer care service from Melita is rubbish. I am enjoying my hope pack with Go and havent payed 1 cent more than what I am supposed to pay according to the contract I signed. Well Done Go , keep it up.

G. Mangion

Apr 21st 2010, 17:44

Agree 100 % with you Mr. J Brincat.
Pure Black mejl !! NEVER AGAIN GO !

S. Camilleri

Apr 21st 2010, 19:03

Must be a different GO then .... I had a contract (homepack) and my price did not change!!

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