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| Country | Cyprus |
|---|---|
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | Greek |
| Picture format | 4:3 (576i, SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Alfa TV Limited |
| History | |
| Launched | 1998 |
| Closed | 2015 |
Alfa TV was a pay television service available in Cyprus, that broadcast sports and children's programming as well as the odd film. It was owned by Alfa TV Ltd. and was launched in 1998. Alfa TV was one of only 2 pay-TV services in Cyprus, the other being Lumiere TV with whom Alfa TV had a programming agreement. Some of the programs on Alfa TV were broadcast incorporation with well-known pay-TV channels, and specifically with those of MultiChoice (CineMagic, SuperSport and K-T.V.).
It was broadcast over the air, together with Lumiere TV, on several platforms, like CytaVision, with an extra fee. Repeaters had been set up across the country that enabled more than 80% of the population to receive those services. Alfa TV was available on the Nova Cyprus platform but due to a financial dispute with the provider, the channel was removed and signed on with rival Athina Sat in July 2006.[1] It was also available through IPTV providers CytaVision & PrimeTel.
As of March 3, 2008, Alfa TV returned to NOVA Cyprus following a new agreement whilst Athina Sat, had ceased operations.[2] During the summer of 2011, the channel, was expected to be renamed to STAR Channel. The owner and former member of the parliament, Sokratis Chasikos, hired the former head manager of ANT1 Cyprus, Giorgos Tsalakos, as head manager. The contract with LTV ended in May and was not renewed.
- ^ Multichoice Official
- ^ "Κατέληξαν σε συμφωνία Multichoice (Cyprus) – Netmed – Lumiere TV". Stockwatch.com.cy (in Greek). 2008-02-18. Archived from the original on 2023-04-02. Retrieved 2019-06-19.