LAGOS, AUGUST 11, 2016 – Globacom has partnered one of Africa’s biggest news leaders, Channels TV, to launch a unique video breaking news service to enable telecoms subscribers watch news on their phones as it breaks.The service will give Globacom subscribers unlimited access to breaking news around the world from Channels TV on their smart phones, thereby keeping them well informed.
The news will be delivered via video as it is broadcast on conventional television.
The launch of Channels TV Breaking News service by Globacom has reinforced Globacom’s reputation as the leading solutions provider in the Nigerian telecommunications market.
Ashok Israni, regional chief marketing officer of Globacom said Channels TV Breaking News is a 24-hour news service packaged by Globacom in conjunction with Channels to keep Nigerians informed all the time.
He added that the introduction of the service further demonstrated the company’s commitment to giving more value to its subscribers.
Noting that information is power, Israni enjoined Nigerians to make utmost use of the new service to stay ahead, assuring subscribers to the services of high-resolution images and videos.
To enjoy the Channels TV breaking News service from Globacom, all a subscriber requires is to simply Text CTV to 50061. Customers will be charged N25/week to enjoy this great video service.
Once subscribed, customers will get at least two breaking news headline daily with a url link that opens the video once clicked. This service will make Globacom subscribers the “first to know” about breaking news of major events happening within and outside the country.
He stressed that Globacom had consistently brought innovation, unequalled service delivery and numerous benefits to its subscribers since 2003 when the company commenced operations.
