The Polish DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat is making its offer available free of charge for a period of up to six months.
Subscribers who sign a 29-month contract to receive its Mini Max package will be able to receive it free of charge for six months, while those who commit to 24 months will have the first three months free of charge.
The latter will also be available to those opting for a 29-month contract for the Family, HBO, Relax Mix, Relax Mix+HBO, Super Film and HD packages, while signing a 13-month contract for the Family and more comprehensive packages will guarantee one month free of charge.
Digital decoders are being made available to buy for PLN99 (€21.4) or PLN79 for the duration of the contract, while HD decoders cost PLN199 (PLN99) and those with a hard disk PLN499 (PLN199).
The news comes as alongside reports that Cyfrowy Polsat gained more subscribers in January than 12 months earlier. However, no exact figure has been made available.
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