StarTimes Unveils ExtraTime Promo

StarTimes with over 1.8 million subscribers in Nigeria has unveiled its ExtraTime Promo, as every customer stands the chance of winning a brand new 2014 Toyota Yaris Car or a 32’ LED Digital TV at the monthly draws.

StarTimes is the only licensed Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) pay TV operator in Nigeria with presence in 32 cities.

During the ExtraTime Promo customers would also be rewarded with an extra viewing day on the StarTimes’ Soccer card and its promo card, during the promotion period that would run from May till end of August.

 Speaking during a press conference to announce official commencement of the promo, Irete Anetor, public relations manager of the NTA-Star Network, said that the purchase of the StarTimes recharge card would automatically qualify subscribers for the promo’s monthly draws, where they stand the chance of winning brand new 2014 Toyota Yaris cars or 32’ Digital LED TVs. He noted that the Extra Time Promo comes in parts.

“We would give an extra viewing day on our Soccer card and the Extra Time promo card, sell our Soccer card specially designed to cheer the Super Eagles for the FIFA World Cup Season and give out instant prizes through our Extra Time promo card – customers can scratch and win instant prizes on its purchase.

“Customers would automatically qualify for the Extra Time monthly promo draws on the purchase of our recharge cards – be it the usual cards, the Soccer card or the Extra Time promo cards” he said.

Anetor added: “While we are aware that this promo period coincides with the FIFA World Cup season, we are conscious of the passion that Nigerians have for soccer; as such, we are also giving away prizes in our Predict & Win on our Facebook Fan Page (StarSat Decoders and LED TV) and are showing our support to the Nigerian Super Eagles, in our own little way, with an official soccer themed StarTimes recharge card – the Soccer Card.”

To qualify for the promo, Mr. Habbeb Somoye, brand manager of the Company, said that, new subscribers stand the chance of winning a brand new 2014 Toyota Yaris car or a 32’ LED Digital TV at the monthly draws on the purchase of the StarTimes decoder, which comes with a month’s free subscription.

“On the other hand, existing subscribers stand the chance of winning promo prizes by recharging with a StarTimes Soccer card or the usual StarTimes’ recharge card during the promo period. There are also instant gifts like the 32’ LED Digital TV Sets or units of Viju Milk to be won. Instants prizes are to be redeemed at designated StarTimes’ prize redemption centres,” he said.

He added that monthly draws for the promo would hold at StarTimes’ Lagos head office at the end of each month until the promo ends in August.

The dates for the draws, according to Anetor, are 30th May, 27th June, 31st July, and 29th August 2014.

“Currently, StarTimes sports channels are NTA Sports 24, Setanta Action, Setanta Africa, NBA TV, and MCS Sports. Soccer lovers can watch Live Matches of the FIFA World Cup moments on NTA Sports 24,” Anetor added.

On his part, Nicholas Utsalo, senior public relations officer, Consumer Protection Council, Lagos Office, said that the Council pledged the Council’s approval and support to the promo, maintaining that StartTimes has distinguished itself in subscribers’ satisfaction and improved services.

“StarTimes has been apt in keeping to established rules in terms of promos. CPC is here to support what they are doing, because we want the best for the subscribers and the society at large. We will be present during the draws to ensure the rules are always maintained. We want StartTimes to keep the trend for the benefit of consumers,” he said.

Anetor, said, StarTimes has a mission of ensuring that every home in Nigeria enjoys affordable digital TV.

“The mission is backed with its collaboration with NTA; the relationship is strategic partnerships that will help Nigeria actualise its 2015 digital transition deadline,” the PR Manager noted.

StarTimes is leveraging on NTA’s platform to provide quality digital service to every home in Nigeria and is committed to making digital television accessible and affordable to all Nigerians on the latest technology in DTT operation.

StarTimes started its operations in Nigeria as NTA-STAR TV Network Limited with the joint venture between Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Star Communication Network CO, Limited of China.