SLT PEO TV launches Cartoon Network and POGO

•  Top kids’ channels launched on 6 March

Pioneering IPTV services provider SLT PEO TV has taken kids’ entertainment a step further by introducing the two most popular children’s channels – Cartoon Network and POGO in Sri Lanka.

The channels, launched on 6 March 2013, will bring children’s hit programs such as Ben 10, Scooby Doo, Tom and Jerry, M.A.D. (Music Art and Dance) etc., thereby adding action, fantasy, humour, arts and crafts and much more to the lives of kids across the country. Consumers will be able to watch both these channels in English.

Commenting on the new launch, Malraj Balapitiya – CEO of SLT VisionCom said: “We are excited to launch Cartoon Network and POGO – the two leading kids channels dedicated to young viewers. The launch is in response to our viewer preferences, which we at SLT PEO TV pay a lot of attention to. Every audience segment is important to us and we thrive in providing a varied choice to every single member of the family.”

Troy Lobo, Senior Director Network and Content Distribution South Asia, Turner International India stated: “Sri Lanka is a focus market for Turner and we are happy to announce this strategic move to strengthen our presence in Sri Lanka. The ever-evolving kids’ entertainment genre that holds a remarkably high potential in Sri Lanka led us to expand our partnership with SLT PEO TV for Cartoon Network and POGO.”

SLT PEO TV gives viewers the ideal platform to enjoy the best of local and international infotainment from around the world. They are committed to enhancing viewer experiences as well as meeting viewer demands with interactive personalised experiences. This launch will cater to younger audiences, enriching kid’s entertainment as well as providing them more programs to choose from.

Sri Lanka Telecom introduced the IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) technology to Sri Lanka under the brand name PEO TV (Personalised Entertainment Option). SLT PEO TV offers a host of services to its customers including live TV services, time shift TV, rewind TV, video on demand, subscription video on demand and many interactive applications and services. SLT PEO TV currently owns an active subscriber base over 70,000 around the island and presently customers can enjoy over 80 prime local and international TV channels.