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Banglalink launches Game On digital platform

Cricket lovers will be able to watch World Cup matches on Banglalink ‘Game On’, a 360 degree digital sports platform, and Rabbithole.

The matches will be broadcast live with English commentary on ‘Game On’ which is accessible through an app, a website and an IVR system.

Banglalink ‘Game On’ was officially launched at Tiger’s Den, Banglalink HQ on Tuesday.

Banglalink’s Digital Business Director Gaurav Kakkar, Brands and Communications Director Qazi Urfi Ahmad, Digital Services Director Abdul Muqit Ahmed, Head of eProduct Anik Dhar, Chairman of Live Media Ltd Md Sharif Uddin (Titu), and other senior officials of the company were present.

Subscribed Banglalink customers will get news alerts, event notifications, match results, live match commentary, live score updates and match schedules.

A single-point charging system on the platform will enable Banglalink subscribers to enjoy the live cricket actions through different accessibility options. The ‘Game On’ Final app can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.livemedia.gameon.

In case the subscribers want to access the platform directly through the web, they need to visit: http://gameon.com.bd/. For accessing it through IVR, they have to dial 22020. Tk 2 +(VAT,SD,SC)/day will be charged for activating the service through any option.

Gaurav Kakkar said they were excited to bring the live streaming facility. “It’ll give them (cricket fans) the opportunity to enjoy the upcoming World Cup anytime, anywhere. It’ll undoubtedly enhance their World Cup excitement during the tournament,” he said.

Meanwhile, ICC official digital broadcasting partner ‘Rabbithole’ will live telecast all the matches free on its website.



Source: http://www.theindependentbd.com/printversion/details/201407

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