Melita is continuing to invest further in its cable television infrastructure to cater for the recently launched five new sports channels, including a dedicated High Definition channel: Malta Stars, Football Stars 1, Football Stars 2, All Stars and Stars HD, all available as part of standard TV packages from Saturday, 7 August.
Melita’s technical centre in Madliena is undergoing a number of upgrades and installations in preparation for the 7 August launch date of the Stars channels, including a new playout system. This investment follows hot on the heels of other technical upgrades which were implemented earlier this year prior to the launch of the high definition service.
As a result of this investment, Melita television subscribers will now enjoy even more exclusive sports content including, for the first time in Malta, the Brazilian Serie A. The ‘Campeonato Brasileiro da Série A’ is the highest division of Brazilian football and showcases top-flight football from the five times World champions’ nation.
All Melita L and XL TV subscribers will be able to access Malta Stars with broadcasts of local sporting events. In addition, Melita XL TV subscribers will also have access to Football Stars 1, Football Stars 2, All Stars and Stars HD. Football Stars 1 and Football Stars 2 will provide live coverage of international football such as the Spanish Primera Liga, Bundesliga, Carling Cup, UEFA EURO 2010 Qualifiers, Bayern Munich TV, and Barca TV among other international football matches.
Melita also launched a nine premium sports channel package dedicated to top football leagues covering all UEFA Champions League games, over 100 UEFA Europa League games, Copa Libertadores, and highlights from other top leagues. The Copa Libertadores, which has now resumed after a brief break for the World Cup matches, is the most prestigious club competition in South American football and is one of the most watched events in the world, broadcast in 135 nations.
This football package will be offered from €9.99 a month with free HD access for Champions League games and other international football matches on Melita Sports HD (High Definition) for all customers enjoying a Melita Netbox HD.