Melita said today that it is investing further in its cable television infrastructure to cater for the recently launched five new sports channels, including a dedicated high definition channel which are: Malta Stars, Football Stars 1, Football Stars 2, All Stars and Stars HD, all available for free as part of standard TV packages from August7.
Melita’s technical centre in Madliena is undergoing a number of upgrades and installations in preparation for the launch date of the Stars channels, including a new playout system.
This investment follows hot on the heels of other technical upgrades implemented earlier this year prior to the launch of the high definition service.
As a result of this investment, Melita television subscribers will enjoy more exclusive sports content including, for the first time in Malta, the Brazilian Serie A.
The Campeonato Brasileiro da Série A is the highest division of Brazilian football and showcases top-flight football from the 5 time World champions’ nation.
All Melita L and XL TV subscribers will be able to access Malta Stars for free with broadcasts of local sporting events.
Melita XL TV subscribers will also have free access to Football Stars 1, Football Stars 2, All Stars and Stars HD.
Football Stars 1 and Football Stars 2 will provide live coverage of international football such as the Spanish Primera Liga, Bundesliga, Carling Cup, UEFA EURO 2010 Qualifiers, Bayern Munich TV and Barca TV.
All Stars offers a wide variety of international sports including WWE wrestling, NBA basketball matches, ATG horse racing, Red Bull X-Fighters, Red Bull Air Race, boxing and many more.
Stars HD will encompass a selection of the best sports in the Stars line-up and broadcast in high definition, available to all XL subscribers with the Melita Netbox HD, who will also have the possibility to pause, record and rewind live television at the touch of a button.
Melita also launched a nine premium sports channel package dedicated to top football leagues covering all UEFA champions league games, over 100 UEFA Europa league games, Copa Libertadores, and highlights from other top leagues. The Copa Libertadores, which has now resumed after a brief break for the World Cup matches, is the most prestigious club competition in South American football and is one of the most watched events in the world, broadcast in 135 nations worldwide.
This football package will be offered from €9.99 a month with free HD access for Champions league games and other international football matches on Melita Sports high definition for all customers who have a Melita Netbox HD.