Leading cable and mobile group in emerging markets, Millicom has launched its Next Generation TV (NGTV) service, Tigo ONE TV, in Colombia, and the company plans to gradually deploy the service to all of its Latin American markets.
Millicom runs services under the Tigo brand in Africa and Latin America. The Operator has partnered wih TiVo, which developed an entry-level product, tailor-made for Millicom customers in emerging markets.
Tigo ONE TV integrates traditional linear television content with over-the-top platforms such as Crackle, FOX, HBO, YouTube, and others, as well as video on demand. It includes content from multiple sources, with a common remote and search functionality. It offers personalization features, including recommendations based on viewer habits and boasts intelligent recording, with capacity for up to 100 movies.
Last year, Millicom announced a strategic partnership with Netflix in Latin America that leverages Tigo mobile (Tigo Smart) and Tigo pay-TV services (Tigo Star) in the seven markets where Tigo operates: Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Paraguay.
Mauricio Ramoc, CEO, Milicom
We have been accelerating the build-out of our high-speed cable networks in Latin America, toward our goal of passing 15 million homes, and this is a good example of the type of partnership that we are seeking to sustain our rapid growth by offering a superior user experience to our customers.
