The Portuguese operator Meo is today launching Sci-Fi HD, an exclusive for subscribers to its IPTV and satellite platforms.
For IPTV subscribers, the new channel will be part of the ‘Series and Family’ package, itself a subset of the operator’s basic pack and available at no extra cost, and Meo Total. On satellite, the channel will be offered as part of the Meo Total package.
Sci-Fi brings the number of HD channels available through Meo to seven. There is also a selection of HD movies available as part of the VideoClube VOD service.
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