Du unveils new TV packages and decoders

Du has launched its new TV packages and set of decoders enabling customers to access services such as VOD (video on demand) and recording live TV.

The service provider is currently upgrading its TV decoders to incorporate these services.

Customers can opt between two decoders by May 31 as the old sets will not work on the new program platform.

Du had announced the Du TV+ in its current fixed line areas last year, which included HDTV (high definition TV). Previously customers could access features such as intuitive and simplified search and display, superior channel browsing.

Du was working with Microsoft previously to bring a new dimension to TV viewing in the UAE.

VOD is new to Du TV+ package as customers will be able to choose between Arabic, English and Hindi movies starting from Dh7.

Du customers will have to pay Dh25 for the basic decoder and Dh55 for sets with the recording feature.

The other telecom service provider etisalat has been already providing similar TV package for some time now.