At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, PTCL Group, Pakistan’s largest provider of telecommunications and integrated ICT services, announced the forthcoming launch of the advanced Shoq TV Set-top Box, empowered by Android TV, in Pakistan, promising to revolutionize the TV viewing experience for its clientele.
The announcement was made by Hatem Bamatraf, President and Group CEO of PTCL & Ufone 4G, alongside Karen Teo, VP of Android Partnerships APAC, Google.
The Android TV Set-top Box will boast a plethora of Google applications, including the Play Store, alongside a sleek User Interface (UI) and captivating graphics, all aimed at delivering an immersive user experience.
Crafted for utmost convenience and seamless control, the new Android TV Set-top Box pledges to offer unparalleled entertainment. Equipped with pre-installed apps such as YouTube and Netflix, users will indulge in a captivating big-screen experience with their preferred entertainment content. Furthermore, seamlessly navigating between TV and other compatible Android apps, users can maximize their leisure time.
Hatem Bamatraf, President and Group CEO of PTCL & Ufone 4G, expressed his excitement about this development, stating, “The launch of this innovative Shoq TV Box powered by Android TV in Pakistan in collaboration with Google thrills me.” It feels like we’re bringing back an exciting gift from the MWC for our customers. For the past couple of years, PTCL Group has steadfastly focused on enhancing the quality of content and entertainment options for our valued customers. I hope that with a transformative blend of television and Android apps, the new Shoq TV box powered by Android TV will be a paradigm shift in entertainment for our customers.”
Karen Teo, VP of Android Partnerships APAC, Google, also shared her perspective, stating, “I’d like to congratulate the PTCL Group on the launch of Shoq TV Box, which will provide customers in Pakistan with access to the TV apps ecosystem and elevate their TV viewing and entertainment experience. Simultaneously, Google is happy to be partnering with PTCL Group to continue driving innovation and growth of the Android TV platform in Pakistan.”
The new Shoq TV set-top box powered by Android TV will maintain its offering of over two hundred television channels, encompassing a diverse array of Full HD channels. Moreover, this latest addition underscores PTCL Group’s ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality news and entertainment content in Pakistan.
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