MTN Uganda has today inked a deal with pay TV giant StarTimes Uganda that will see them offer special promotional MTN TV bundles for viewers to watch the latest StarTimes entertainment, sports and news for as low as Shs2,000 (for two hours) and Shs4,000 (for four hours) per day using the StarTimes app.
While addressing journalists at the launch this morning, Mr. Olivier Prentout, the Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Uganda stated that; “We are happy to partner with StarTimes Uganda as we continue our vision of delivering a bold, new digital world to our customers. StarTimes, as the market leader in paid TV subscriptions, reaches out to the widest range of customers across Uganda. This is important in ensuring internet access –as well as TV content – is accessed by as many customers as possible”.
According to Prentout, the bought TV bundles will not run-out until your subscribed bundle length comes to pass. “Video content uses a lot of data to stream/watch/download. Using our partnership, we shall offer time based bundles; so if you for example want to watch a football match, you can buy a two hour bundle and never worry about running out of data mid-way your viewing,” he explained.
On the other hand Mr. Aldrine Nsubuga, Vice President and Brand & Marketing Director of StarTimes Uganda, was thrilled at the partnership.
“As the leading pay TV in Uganda, we are delighted to be launching this partnership with the largest telecommunications company in Uganda. The FIFA World Cup is the largest single event in the world and everyone wants to be a part of it. As official broadcasters of Russia 2018, this innovation should enable every Ugandan with a phone to follow and enjoy the FIFA World Cup wherever they are at their convenience affordably,” he said.
Adrine further stated that only Shs1000 will be deducted for one day subscription, Shs3000 for a week and Shs9000 for the entire month.