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Yettel removes N1 and Nova channels in new pilot project
Yettel has implemented a 12-month pilot project that unilaterally removed the N1 and Nova television channels from the packages of certain subscribers. The telecommunications operator stated that the initiative aims to test more modular and flexible TV packages, allowing for different content categories including news, children's, and entertainment programming.
Under this pilot, affected users received a monthly subscription discount of 300 dinars. However, users reported that the channels were removed without prior notification or the option to opt out of the change. To restore the original channel lineup, subscribers must contact the company's call center or visit a retail location to activate a specific TV add-on, which returns the subscription to its full original price.
Critics and users have questioned the selection of N1 and Nova for removal, though Yettel has not provided specific reasons for why these particular news channels were targeted. The company intends to analyze user reactions and results throughout the year-long testing period before making further decisions regarding its service offerings.
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Ana Stevanović Đukić · N1 · NOVA · Yettel
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The removal of specific channels is part of a 12-month pilot project to test modular and flexible TV packages. ziginfo.rs · vreme.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Affected users receive a monthly subscription discount of 300 dinars for the duration of the pilot project. ziginfo.rs · vreme.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Channels N1 and Nova were removed from certain user packages without prior notice or consent. ziginfo.rs · vreme.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The pilot project is scheduled to last for 12 months. ziginfo.rs · vreme.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Users can restore their original channel list by contacting customer support to activate a specific TV add-on at the full subscription price. ziginfo.rs · vreme.com