Aliant TV, a value-packed digital television service, was announced today in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador. The new, IP based television service delivers digital picture and sound quality and features over 150 television and over 70 music channels. Customers in selected areas of St. John's, Mount Pearl and Paradise can sign up now for the service which will begin to be rolled out in late June and continuing throughout the year.
"Aliant is pleased to offer our 100 per cent digital television service to our Aliant High Speed Value Package customers- a great television alternative and a great value," says Heather Tulk, Vice-President, Residential Markets, Aliant. "With more channels and features than cable TV's complete analogue package - combining phone, cell, Internet and television on one bill from Aliant is a convenient and cost-effective choice for our customers."
Since Aliant TV launched last year, Aliant has received positive customer feedback about the new digital television service. Feedback indicates that many customers are satisfied with Aliant TV and are very likely to recommend the service to others.
Aliant TV delivers value, quality and choice to High-Speed Value Package customers starting at $29 per month for the first 12 months. The television service delivers high quality picture and sound, on up to two television sets. Over 150 fully digital television channels are available, including all local channels; over 70 digital music channels (including over 30 Atlantic Canadian radio stations); and a host of other features including an easy-to-use electronic (on-screen) program guide, free time-shifting that allows customers to watch their favourite shows from other time zones and access to pay-per-view movies and events.
Customers subscribing to Aliant TV do not have to pay for any additional equipment or installation. With the Bell ExpressVu satellite television solution, and Aliant TV, Aliant will ensure that as many customers as possible have access to leading edge entertainment solutions.