For reference, the last Openview HD decoder was 27.4cm wide, 23.9cm long, and 5.5cm tall. DStv’s top-of-the-line Explora Ultra decoder is a fat brick in comparison — being 37cm wide ...

Ever since we heard that OpenView was planning on blocking those of their decoders that are being used outside South Africa a lot of Zimbos who rely on this platform for entertainment have been on ...

Future satellite TV operator, Platco Digital has confirmed four suppliers for its free OpenView HD service; only one decoder model will be available from two different manufacturers, a ...

Cape Town – OpenView HD from Patco Digital is set to launch on 15 October in South Africa as what is known as a direct-to-home (DTH) satellite TV service with viewers who will get free monthly access ...

Just as is the case with DStv South Africa, the process of activating an OpenView HD decoder is fairly simple. The decoder (which works with any standard satellite connection) retails for 399 ...

Now they have the option of buying an OpenView HD decoder, for R849, and never paying for TV again," says Nonge. Existing DStv subscribers can install a "splitter" that will allow them to connect ...

To get OpenView HD, consumers are required only to make a one-time purchase of a decoder and satellite dish after which they can enjoy the OpenView HD service for free without any monthly fees. The ...

While the service will be free, customers will have to purchase a dish and decoder - and pay for installation of OpenView HD. "An 85cm dish is recommended as the minimum size. The product will be ...

It uses the same dish alignment as MultiChoice's DStv which means that OpenView HD viewers don't need to buy a second satellite dish and only the decoder. Discover the Truth Step into a world where ...

OpenView HD works on a rather unique premise as far as satellite-based television services go. There is once-off fee of R399 for the decoder only, and R1599 for the decoder and dish, with ...

During March and April 2013, E-tv sister company Platco Digital conducted extensive market research to inform their decision on which channels to carry on OpenView HD. This is according to Thabile ...

OpenView HD will launch a new sports lifestyle channel ... the platform has grown significantly and will soon hit another milestone of reaching half a million decoder sales”, Mngomezulu added. TRACE ...