DSTV, Africa’s leading Pay TV provider recently launched the revolutionary mobile TV decoder known as Drifta into the Kenyan market. The pocket size DSTV mobile decoder now makes it easier for subscribers to access the providers channels free of charge on their laptops, iPads, iPhones, iPod touch and Smart phones.
The Drifta receives the DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast Handheld) signal and converts it into Wi-Fi signal for Wi-Fi enabled devices and is available in Nairobi, Mombasa and the environs of the two cities including Thika, Athi River, Kitengela and Kilifi up to Diani.
According to Multichoice General Manager, Stephen Isaboke, the service is part of the company’s growth strategy to widen its foothold on the Kenyan market. During the launch, Mr. Felix Kyengo – General Manager DMTV said that soon, other devices including Blackberry, Symbian 3 and Android would be supported.
The service makes it easy to access programmes on the go, especially now that users want to keep up with the latest in information, politics and social life. The service also gives users freedom to go about their daily business while at the same time staying informed.
DStv customers will have a choice of four bouquets starting with the free bouquet at no charge, the Mini at Ksh 240 per month, the Maxi at Ksh 1,000 per month and the Maxi Plus which is available as part of the DStv Premium Bouquet. The launch of this revolutionary product comes hot on the heels of the launch of the new Zuku TV from the Wananchi Group.
