3Vision Distribution launches raft of channels with ACTV

Distributor 3Vision has launched a number of channels as part of the new African Cable Television (ACTV) bouquet for Nigeria.

ACTV will be offering customers four pay-TV packages: ACTV prime, ACTV family, ACTV family max and ACTV premium. The channels provided by 3Vision Distribution are: Fashion One, Motorvision HD, FABtv, Magic and Smash Hits music channels from Box TV International.

ACTV recently also signed a deal with Fox International Channels to include channels Fox, Fox Crime, FX, National Geographic Gold, Fox Movies, Fox Sports, Fox Sports 2 and Baby TV on its platform.

“We believe that ACTV customers will spend this end of year season with an expanded choice of TV channels covering motoring, African fashion, fitness and beauty and popular music from international artists. It represents entertainment for all the family and, of course, friends and relatives”, said Godfrey Orkeh, managing director and chief executive officer of ACTV.

“We are delighted to be working with ACTV and their launch of 5 of our channels represents the continuing popularity of lifestyle, entertainment and music channels in Africa and confirms the appeal of 3Vision Distribution’s suite of channels not just in Nigeria, but in the region as a whole”, says Mike McKibbin, 3Vision Distribution’s International sales and marketing director.