By Sachin Kumar
DOHA: Ooredoo yesterday launched ‘Ooredoo tv’, which has replaced its existing Mozaic TV. Android powered Ooredoo tv will offer over 400 live channels, 4K picture quality and advance control through phone or tablet computers. Ooredoo has become the first operator in the region to offer a commercial 4K service. 4K picture quality allows viewers to enjoy a high definition experience even on the largest screens. Ooredoo tv will allow users to watch channels on tablet computers.
The new service has been designed as an evolution in home entertainment services, combining apps, on-demand and live television in one easy-to-use box, said Ooredoo officials during the launch at Novo Cinemas at The Pearl-Qatar.
“This is a proud day for Ooredoo, as we take home entertainment to the next level in Qatar. Ooredoo tv will deliver more power, more choice and a smoother experience for customers and deploy the full strength of the Ooredoo Supernet. Our Mozaic TV customers will be amazed at how easy it is to upgrade to Ooredoo tv, and will be delighted by the quality of service when they do,” said Waleed Al Sayed, Chief Executive Officer, Ooredoo Qatar. The upgrade comes free for Mozaic customers. Ooredoo has introduced a ‘Collect & Go’ service for all current Mozaic TV and broadband users, meaning they can visit any Ooredoo Shop and collect the new Ooredoo tv box to take home from today. The 260,000 homes in Qatar that have already been installed with Ooredoo Fibre will be able to self-install the new Ooredoo tv service.
To keep things simple for customers, Ooredoo tv will offer four feature-filled packages called ‘Extras’ — Arabia Extra for leading Arabic entertainment; Asian Extra for sport, movies and news from Asia; International Extra includes sport, family, history and comedy from around the world and Super Extra combines the three packages. All bundles come with 10 Mbps Broadband and access to landline with free local calls.
Viewers will also be able to access Ooredoo’s Movies on Demand library and have free unlimited access to the Ooredoo tv Club, with unlimited content from ABC Studios and Disney. There will be two month’s free subscription to any extra package.
Customers can enjoy a full range of features such as catch-up TV, enabling them to time shift and view current and previously broadcast TV content with start, pause, fast forward and rewind. Ooredoo tv is available via Ooredoo shops and Starlink, TechnoBlue and Jumbo outlets. It has no upfront charges, no equipment costs and no ongoing contracts. “We believe we have built everything our customers could want into the Ooredoo tv service,” said Al Sayed. “It’s one of the most exciting new product launches in Ooredoo’s history,” he added.
The launch was attended by Charles Yang, President, Middle East Region, Huawei, whose technology supports the Ooredoo fibre network.
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