StarTimes Emerges Best Pay TV Operator at BoICT 2016

Africa’s frontline digital television platform, StarTimes continues its winning streak by clinching the Best Pay TV Operator in Nigeria award at the coveted Beacon of Information and Communication Technology (BoICT) awards gala which held at Eko Hotel and Suites, Lagos on Saturday.

During the ceremony attended by the crème de la crème of technology policy makers, captains of industries, regulatory bodies and other key players, StarTimes was presented with the prestigious award and commended for its consumer friendly offerings, particularly its record-smashing Nova Pay TV bouquet for N600 monthly subscription.

StarTimes is a leading digital-TV operator in Africa combining satellite and terrestrial DTV systems to provide an open and secure digital wireless platform.

It provides a robust signal transmission service for public and private broadcasters that offers consumers outstanding Pay-TV programs and owns a featured content platform with 440 authorized channels consisting of news, movies, series, sports, entertainment, children's programs, fashion, religion etc.

Speaking on StarTimes achievements, deserving of the awards, Mr. Ken Nwogbo, editor In-chief and CEO of CommunicationsWeek Media Limited and the organizers of the awards, said that over time, StarTimes has revolutionalize the Pay TV industry landscape in Nigeria with its consistently affordable and public friendly offerings.

“Since StarTimes joined the industry, Pay TV has become more popular and accessible to many people.”

Receiving the awards on behalf of the Board, management and staff of the Company, Israel Bolaji public relations manager, expressed appreciation to millions of StarTimes subscribers who made it possible with a promise of better subscribers’ experience.

An excited Bolaji enthused that, “The goal from inception of our company in Nigeria, has been to set the standard for provision of quality and affordable Pay TV and keep its vital roles in making digital television a reality to both home users and businesses. We are pleased to be awarded such a prestigious award at this very important stage of our company’s progress and development. Continuous achievement of excellence in delivery of world class products to the market is our sole way of expressing profound gratitude to our valued customers.

He further stated that ‘this award strengthens our commitment to provide customers with customer friendly products, quality service and excellent technical and customer support premium. Startimes has raised the bar in the pay TV services and will strive to continue to set standards in the industry by making it easier for individuals and companies to enjoy world class experience.”

“As a business, we have embraced innovation and cutting edge global technology solutions to deliver compelling digital television experience to our millions of subscribers. With very sharp picture quality, strong signals and rich channels that meet the entertainment need of every member of the family, we offer affordable bouquets of digital television as part of our commitment to guide Nigerians into full digitalization. We also engage in relevant collaborations with critical stakeholders to achieve this.”

“Recently, we have invested heavily into sports content acquisitions and channels, and expanded entertainment horizon for sports loving Nigerians. With StarTimes, Nigerians are guaranteed of an ever increasing buffet of solid entertainment, be it sports, movies, drama, cartoons and music.” He added.

Bolaji noted that “ StarTimes has grown from a 40 channel platform to offering over 100 quality channels. We are committed to giving more to our subscribers with various life enriching engagements. For instance, we just launched new channels including ST Plus for Indian movie lovers, Jyb TV for kids, Emmanuel TV for religion, Orbit TV, People TV and DiTV for general entertainment and IDX for true life stories and crime documentary. We also just concluded our annual all expense paid trips for 3 to USA. We are truly committed to enriching our viewers all round experience. 

With this award, we are highly motivated to continue offering more robust experience for viewers. StarTimes, with our partner channel will continue to provide an enjoyable experience for viewers. So, we are really glad that our dedication has paid off in the form of being nominated by the Nigeria CommunicationsWeek for this award. We will like to thank all those who voted for us and we promise to do more and retain the confidence reposed in us,” he said.

The Beacon of ICT Distinguished Lecture is designed to explore efforts to put Nigeria on the global information and communications technologies map, while the award ceremony rewards best practices and recognize outstanding contributions to the growth of the sector.