Global pay-TV operator SPI International has launched its FUNBOX 4K/UHD channel on Turkey’s largest mobile operator Turkcell, while adding five extra TV channels to its current line-up.
Turkcell TV+ is one of the fastest-growing TV platforms in Turkey and is available through a number of platforms including IPTV, online and mobile as well as video-on-demand (VOD) programming.
The station recently introduced a 4KTV set-top box (STB) and started broadcasting FUNBOX 4K/UHD as the first IPTV platform broadcasting Ultra HD channels in Turkey. Its subscribers also have access to FilmBox Turkey, a film channel presenting a variety of international blockbusters and popular TV series. It offers fans of world cinema classic works by renowned filmmakers as Fellini, Kurosawa, Hitchcock, in addition to a selection of independent productions and festival films showcased on FilmBox Art House. The extended line-up also includes 360TuneBox HD, an international music channel showcasing independent music artists from all over the world and music videos.
“We are glad to extend our previous offer, which included FightBox HD, FashionBox HD and DocuBox HD with additional five channels from the SPI/FILMBOX worldwide portfolio,” said Murat Muratoglu, SPI’s sales director for Turkey and the Middle East. “Both movie channels FilmBox Turkey and FilmBox Art House have Turkish subtitles while Fast&FunBox has been dubbed in Turkish in order to deliver the best watching experience for our viewers in Turkey ... Our first Ultra HD channel allows viewers to experience more nuance and detail, faster frame rates, contrast dynamics and extended colours.