Dialog Television connects 500,000 Sri Lankan households

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Opens up all channels to celebrate landmark

Dialog Television affirmed its position as the leading satellite entertainment network in the country, as it’s announced a major milestone of hitting the 500,000 customer mark. The company is celebrating this achievement by opening up all channels to the entire base up to 15 July, whereby subscribers can avail of the very best in movies, news, sports, lifestyles and entertainment including in HD (High Definition).

Dialog Television was inaugurated in February 2007, and has since revolutionised the pay-television sector in Sri Lanka, becoming the first operator to offer pre-paid packages. These innovative ‘pay-as-you-watch’ packages for as low as Rs. 3 per day opened up premium content and satellite entertainment for everyone, demonstrating the Company’s commitment to inclusivity.

“Coupled with best-in-class global and local content, and unbeatable rates – our ability to provide television and entertainment to remote locations island wide, no matter the terrain, has made Dialog Television the preferred choice for consumers,” says Chirantha De Zoysa, Head of Business, Dialog Television.

Dialog Television, is also the preferred network amongst the country’s leading city and resort hotels. Dialog Television offers customised entertainment packages to suit its corporate and business clientele.

Dialog Television’s product offering is further strengthened by exclusive partnerships with premium channels such as CNN, Bloomberg, Disney, AXN and more. Dialog Television is the only operator that offers HD (High Definition) satellite TV channels. At present Nat Geo HD, Discover HD World, TLC HD, Star World Premier HD, AXN HD, Star Sports HD 1 and Star Sports HD 4 make up list. De Zoysa says, with more HD channels in the pipeline.

“We are immensely proud of this achievement, which once again demonstrates how Dialog has transformed the digital entertainment sphere in Sri Lanka. Our vision is to provide the very best in local and global entertainment to all Sri Lankans in an inclusive manner, and together with our penchant for innovation, our efforts are strengthened by exclusive partnerships with some of the leading players in the regional and global broadcast business. We wish to thank our loyal viewers for their unrelenting support, and look forward to innovative activations which will further empower and transform the entertainment landscape in Sri Lanka”, says Azwan Khan, Group Chief Operating Officer of Dialog Axiata PLC.

Dialog Television also broadcasts the Nenasa Digital Education Bridge to 2,000 schools all over Sri Lanka, presenting the national educational curriculum to Grade 10 and 11 students. Nenasa is a gift from Dialog to the Ministry of Education and children of Sri Lanka.

Similar to innovation in product packaging and pricing, Dialog Television is also looking to introduce innovative new offerings to provide a platform to boost local talent and productions. Apart from all local channels, specialist local channels such as Ada Derana 24x7, Channel C, Nenesa, City Hitz, Revision TV, Cine Thirai, HTV and Ridee TV are also offered free of charge to subscribers in the basic pack. Dialog Television is also presenting a special offer during the period, where customers could purchase a connection for just Rs. 3,990 with the sports pack active for two months.