- GOtv launches operations in Western Uganda
- GOtvto expand operations nationwide by end of year
- Customers will have access to amazing digital sound and picture quality
Mr. Godfrey Baryomunsi LC5 Vice chairperson Mbarara addresses the media in Mbarara during the launch of GOtv Uganda in the Western region yesterday. GOtv Uganda has expanded its signal footprint in Uganda to cover the western Uganda region starting with the towns of Mbarara, Kasese, Bushenyi, Kabwohe and Ishaka in a bid to assist more Ugandans beat the digital migration deadline. Looking on is Mr.Charles Hamya (R), General Manager Multichoice Uganda and Ms. Patricia Kiconco(2nd R), Brand Segment Manager GOtv.
GOtv Uganda, a digital terrestrial transmission platform company of MultiChoice Uganda has expanded its signal footprint in Uganda to cover the western Uganda region starting with thetowns of Mbarara, Kasese, Bushenyi, Kabwohe and Ishaka in a bid to assist more Ugandans beat the digital migration deadline.
Mr. Godfrey Baryomunsi LC5 Vice chairperson Mbarara officiates at the launch of GOtv services in Mbarara. GOtv Uganda has expanded its signal footprint in Uganda to cover the western Uganda region starting with the towns of Mbarara, Kasese, Bushenyi, Kabwohe and Ishaka in a bid to assist more Ugandans beat the digital migration deadline. Looking on is Mr.Charles Hamya (L), General Manager Multichoice Uganda and Ms. Patricia Kiconco(R), Brand Segment Manager GOtv.
Speaking at the launch, Patricia Kiconco, the Segment Brand Manager GOtv said, “This is a huge milestone for the GOtv brand which is only in its second year in the Ugandan market but has already established itself as the Pay TV provider of choice for Ugandans seeking to migrate digitally using the most sophisticated and low cost technology available in the country ahead of the analogue switch off. The towns of Mbarara and Kasese become the latest addition to the growing signal footprint of GOtv after Kampala and Entebbe giving them an opportunity to enjoy our affordable, content rich programming.”
Commenting on the development, MultiChoice Uganda General Manager, Charles Hamya said, “I am proud and excited by the overwhelming achievements and support that GOtv has received in the Ugandan market. With over 15 years’ experience in the digital pay television industry in Uganda, MultiChoice is committed to the providing quality television viewing experience to its new and existing customers, the launch of GOtv in these upcountry towns is a symbol of this commitment and we hope to achieve nationwide coverage by end of year.”
Launching the new service in Mbarara, LC5 Vice Chairperson Godfrey Baryomunsi said, “We are glad to be the first district to launch the service outside the central region and we are excited to join the family of pay TV service viewers across the continent through the MultiChoiceGOtv brand. A lot has been said about digital migration in the media and we are glad that we are now seeing some of the changes of the said migration which include improved broadcasting infrastructure as well as better sound and picture quality on our TV screens.”
In conclusion Patricia advised residents in these towns who are interested in acquiring GOtv services to visit any of the branded sales points located in strategic parts of the regional towns. “Connecting to GOtv is very simple,the decoder comes with a plug and play internal stub antenna though one may require an external antenna to boost the signal depending where they stay. GOtv offers great all-round family entertainment featuring local and International content with high picture and sound quality, some of the exciting African channels subscribers can expect include Africa Magic +, Africa Magic Swahili, UBC,NTV (U), WBS TV, One Gospel, eNews, Channel O, eAfrica and Magic World.”
New customers will be able to access a GOtv decoder and antennae at an amazing price of 99,000 which includes one month subscription on GOtv plus.
