DStv Mobile Introduces Handheld TV to Nigerian Subscribers

Posted by Mgbenka at Sunday, February 26, 2012 |

In its bid to provide television services to DSTV subscribers on the go, DStv Mobile has launched a portable DVB-H handheld television known as the ‘Walka’.
The General Manager, Digital Mobile Television Nigeria Limited, Mr. Mayo Okunola, said the introduction of the product followed a long line of technology innovations associated with the DStv brand. According to him, the subscribers within DStv Mobile network coverage areas in Lagos,

Abuja, Port Harcourt, Kaduna, Ibadan, Enugu, Benin, Onitsha, Aba and Asaba will now have access to the channels on the DStv Mobile DVB-H network.
He said, “DStv Mobile is proud to once again be at the forefront on the cutting edge of mobile technology and in responding to Nigeria’s’ increasingly mobile culture. “A new technology such as the Walka requires significant amount of investment, however, it is an investment that we are committed to make to ensure that Nigerians and DStv subscribers have access to the latest media and technology available in the market.”

In his remarks, the Managing Director, MultiChoice Nigeria, Mr. John Ugbe, said the inauguration of the Walka underlines the company’s vision to surround television viewers with compelling content anywhere they might find themselves. “Whether at home, at work, at play or while sitting in traffic, we are determined to provide the avid TV viewer with varied options to catch up with breaking news, sports, current affairs and other programmes,” he said.

The General Manager, SuperSport Nigeria, Mr. Felix Awogu, said sport loving Nigerians were best placed to enjoy the benefits of a mobile device like the Walka. “This device couldn’t have come at a better time for sports lovers in the country especially with the African Cup of Nations, UEFA Champions league, EURO Cup and the Olympics all taking place this year. With Walka, I guarantee sports-loving subscribers that they will not experience any dull moments throughout the year,” Awogu said.

The Walka device has an in-built signal receiver that lets users receive the DVB-H signal and content in areas where there is DVB-H coverage. The device does not require Wi-Fi, 3G or PC connectivity.