Fox, Sky and some others wrapping up Pakistan operations
JournalismPakistan.com | Published: 31 December 2014
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Fox News, Sky News, and other channels will end operations in Pakistan, affecting NayaTel subscribers. From January 1, viewers won't be able to access these channels on their TVs.Summary
ISLAMABAD: The subscribers of NayaTel will not be able to access channels like Fox News, Sky News, Star Movies, National Geographic and Star channels on their televisions from January 1. NayaTel is a Fiber To The Home (FTTH) service provider based in Islamabad. A sales representative of the company told JournalismPakistan.com the channels have announced to wrap up their operations in Pakistan. “We aren't blocking transmission of these channels rather they are winding up their operations in Pakistan,” he said. He, however, said the subscribers would be able to access some High Definition channels on their screens if they install an HD box along with the fiber line. It is not clear yet if the channels will be available on cable and dish.
Key Points
- NayaTel subscribers losing Fox News and Sky News access from January 1.
- Channels are winding up their operations in Pakistan, not being blocked.
- Subscribers may still access some HD channels with an HD box.
- Uncertainty remains regarding availability on cable and dish.
- NayaTel offers Fiber To The Home (FTTH) services based in Islamabad.
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