New and existing subscribers to Melita’s XL television package are entering a whole new world of sharper, crystal clear picture quality with 10 new high definition channels added free of charge to the XL package and all the 2010 FIFA World Cup matches in HD on TVM HD.

For only €29.99 per month, subscribers can enjoy 140 television channels in standard definition, 10 high definition channels and a sports channel in HD. The new, interactive melita netbox HD – which includes an inbuilt 320GB hard disk, pause, rewind and record features for live television programmes, a slick, easy-to-use remote control, a completely re-designed Electronic Programme Guide and a fully fledged Media Centre – provides access to HD viewing for only €10 per month.

For those who upgrade or subscribe to Melita’s television XL package by the end of June, Melita is offering free installation of the new melita netbox HD, a waiver of the monthly set-top box rental fee until 1 October together with the option to keep the existing digital set-top box on another television set for free until 31 December.

Melita’s HD channels include Discovery HD Showcase, Nat Geo HD, Nat Geo Wild HD, Rush HD, iConcerts HD, Eurosport HD, History HD, Luxe TV HD, FTV HD and MTVN HD.

Melita invites everyone to get a taste of the extraordinary picture detail of high definition television in Melita’s Paola, Naxxar and Valletta outlets.