Digital TV News: NIGCOMSAT

Trefoil Networks launches OurTV on Nigcomsat 1R
Feb 13, 2020 – OurTV is an African DTH satellite TV service offering 20+ free-to-view channels via its OurTV set-top box or decoder. Protected by Verimatrix, OurTV hybrid STBs offer PVR and allow users to watch YouTube and other OTT.
News categories: Trefoil Networks, OurTV, Africa, Content Distribution, Content Protection, Digital TV, Nigeria, Satellite

NIGCOMSAT launches NextTV DTH platform
May 27, 2019 – NIGCOMSAT has launched NextTV, a new satellite DTH platform. The platform is a joint venture between Nigus International, NIGCOMSAT and China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC). The service will be available across Africa on NigComSat 1R at 42.5°E.
News categories: NextTV, NIGCOMSAT, Nigus, CGWIC, Africa, Digital TV, Nigeria, Satellite

Nigerians to have access to 100-250 TV channels by 2010
Aug 8, 2008 – Nigeria Communication Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) and DIGITAL Broadcasting have reached an agreement to enable the 36 states of the Nigerian federation to access 100-250 television stations through a common set-top box within the next 18 months.
News categories: NIGCOMSAT, Digital TV, Nigeria, Satellite, Set Top Box