Viasat’s flexible packaging will be introduced in Sweden on 4 October, in Norway on 15 October and in Denmark on 1 November, which will replace the old package structure. The packaging comprises a core of public service channels and leading commercial channels in each country, which is then combined with a range of thematic and premium channel packages. Subscribers will be able to choose between three thematic packages of broad entertainment channels, leading international documentary and news channels, and children’s and music channels, as well as a premium movie package and a premium sports package. The number of channels offered on the Viasat platform will remain the same for the time being, with over 20 of the channels on the platform being Viasat-branded movie, sport, documentary, and broad entertainment channels.

The pricing of the packages will now range from a minimum of NOK 119, SEK 129 and DKK 149 per month, to a maximum of NOK 319, SEK 319 and DKK 319 per month. The Viasat Golf channel, Viasat+ (PVR) and Viasat Multiroom will continue to be available as additional services for additional fees. Existing subscribers will continue to receive at least the same number of channels they have received to date, until the end of their current contract period, and may choose to upgrade their subscription with additional packages. Viasat also makes its individual or packaged channel content available via the internet, as well as third party cable, terrestrial, broadband and mobile networks.

Hans-Holger Albrecht, President and CEO of MTG, commented: “This new structure will provide greater flexibility for our existing customers, as well as a clearly segmented offering to attract new subscribers from rival platforms. The objective is to provide viewers with even greater choice in what they watch, how they watch and when they watch. It is also expected to facilitate the upselling of subscribers into our unrivalled premium content packages and, therefore, to drive an ongoing increase in the average spend per household on pay-TV services. We will continue to add new channels to the platform and develop new value added services for customers, in order to further enhance the multi-channel viewing experience”.


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For further information, please visit www.mtg.se, email info@mtg.se, or contact:

Hans-Holger Albrecht, President & CEO
tel: +46 (0) 8 562 000 50

Matthew Hooper, Investor & Analyst Enquiries
tel: +44 (0) 20 7321 5010

Bert Willborg, Press Enquiries
tel +44 (0) 791 2280 850



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