Platform ‘n’ goes over the top
Joseph O'Halloran ©RapidTVNews | 29-11-2011Poland’s First DTH Platform, Platform ‘n’, has made the first step in its plan to expand into fully interactive multimedia home entertainment terminal with the launch of an over the top (OTT) video service.
In launching nVOD NETthe provider is claiming to give subscribers access to thousands of videos and movies such as films, documentaries, TV series and other programming, including exclusive VOD collections from launch partners TVN and HBO and a catch-up TV service offering the best of TVN’s shows and local productions.. It will work as a supplement to Platform ‘n’s existing linear content and feature fully interactive functionality. At launch more than half of Platform ‘n’s current customer base will be able to access nVOD net by connecting the decoder to the internet via cable or Wi-Fi.
During the promotional period of 28 November 2011 until 29 February 2012, access to the nVOD NET service will be free of charge. Afterwards, customers will be able to choose between a variety of free and paid collections.
“Today’s news continues our strategy of providing our customers with the best premium content and latest technology innovations,” explained Christian Anting, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Platform ‘n.’ “With the launch of nVOD NET, Platform ‘n’ will give subscribers the ultimate in-home movie viewing experience, taking video functionality to a whole new level. We are able to offer access to the best content from leading television producers like TVN and HBO, as well as local and thematic program offerings via broadband connection.”
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