Africa-Press – Seychelles. eMedia announced the launch of its Openview OV512 decoder, which features a built-in Wi-Fi receiver that will enable viewers to access additional premium content.
The decoder comes with a new remote feature – a dedicated button for on-demand streaming content and a “home” function that the service provider promises will provide an enhanced and intuitive user experience.
The content library that the new decoder gives viewers access to is packed full of local and international shows and movies with the option to pause, rewind, and fast-forward on-demand content in crystal-clear picture quality and HD compatibility.
Openview is SA’s first free-to-air satellite service owned by eMedia with a variety of TV and radio channels. The decoder is purchased as a once-off cost and has no monthly payments.
The service counts 3.5 million homes in South Africa in its ecosystem.
Mmatshipi Matebane, Executive: Retail says:
News24 reached out to eMedia to find out about the ease of set up for existing customers and what this means for them.
eMedia said: “Our OV512 decoder is designed for simplicity. For existing Openview customers, it’s plug-and-play: follow the easy activation steps and start watching. For new customers, they must ensure that they have a working IS20 satellite dish pointing northeast, plug in the decoder, and follow the activation steps.”
Customers looking to stream content on-demand from the new decoder will need an active internet connection, as the decoder is installed with a built-in Wi-Fi receiver.
The OV512 decoder is priced at R799 and those who do not have a satellite dish will need to contact an installer for pricing on the satellite dish and installation cost.
eMedia powers down its Power Up! channel
Openview also recently announced that it would be discontinuing its Power-Up! channel (channel 114 on Openview) from Monday, 8 July 2024.
The channel was launched during load shedding to allow viewers to catch up on the shows they may have missed during South Africa’s rolling blackouts.
South Africa has marked more than 100 consecutive days without load shedding and counting.
Marlon Davids, Managing Director of Channels said: “We are thankful to our viewers for their ongoing support. Your engagement has been invaluable, and we are excited to bring you an even more thrilling prime-time experience. Our commitment to providing nonstop entertainment has always been unwavering and will continue to be so.”
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