Areeba/MTN Cyprus launches CNN Mobile TV

Ever since Areeba/MTN launched its Mobile TV service in Cyprus last year, mobile phone users have had no reason to ever feel out of touch with the latest news. Now, thanks to a new deal with the world’s leading news provider, CNN, Mobile TV viewers can stay more up to date than ever before.

The service transforms any suitably equipped mobile phone into a TV, enabling subscribers to watch news, receive sports updates and catch up with their favourite shows. Areeba/MTN subscribers will enjoy this great service for the price of CYP 5.75 (EUR 9.83) per month. It also offers access to the local channels SIGMA, ANT-1 and the international channel Euronews. Soon, Areeba/MTN subscribers shall enjoy more entertainment and music channels, a company announcement said.

Areeba/MTN Cyprus CEO Bassel Jamaleddine is especially proud of the new service for subscribers.

“Mobile telephony is all about keeping in touch and thanks to this new deal with CNN our customers are now at the press of a button from the world’s best, most up-to-the-minute news service in the world,” he said.

Utilizing GPRS (2,5G) and 3G technology, Areeba Mobile TV provides round-the-clock entertainment to Areeba’s Pay As You Talk and Pay Monthly users.

Since May 2006, Areeba has been a subsidiary of MTN, the leading provider of communication services with operations in 21 countries in Africa, the Middle East with more than 44 mln subscribers.

For further information visit a local Areeba shop or call the Customer Care Centre on 136 or logon to www.areeba.com.cy