The Croatian IPTV service MAXtv, which is operated by the incumbent telco T-HT, has added two new programme packages to its offer.
The first, known simply as the Sports package, consists of 11 channels including Arena 1 and Arena 2, which offer coverage of Spanish, Italian, German and French football leagues; Sport Club, offering coverage of the Premier League; ESPN America; ESPN Classic; Golf Channel; Fishing&Hunting; Yacht & Sail; and Motors TV.
The second new package, known as Basic Extra, offers 12 new channels and can be chosen by subscribers instead of the existing basic service.
Between the beginning of this month and end of October it is offering the service for a nominal fee of only HRK1 (€0.14) to new subscriber who sign a 24-month contract.
The offer includes one month of the new sports package, as well as HBO and Cinema and HBO on demand, for no additional charge. New subscribers are also being offered unlimited internet access, over the same period, for a fee of HRK1.
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