As most of the people might have already known that PTCL has launched a new feature in its Smart TV value-added services, allowing its users to enjoy ad-free Cricket World Cup 2015. This service was rolled-out through enthusiastic advertising campaigns across the board on several platforms a few days back.
Although, PTCL Smart TV App has been offering for quite some time now in the play store, taking advantage of the mega sports event PTCL launched this ad-free World Cup Broadcast service – to provide some extra perks in its Smart TV service. This move will surely persuade many new customers to gain PTCL Smart TV service and an existing customer might also reconnect after this endeavour.
The PTCL Smart TV Android App is free for all but to enjoy its services you have to get register and pay an amount of Rs 499 a month, to enjoy ad-free Cricket World Cup 2015 and 150 Digital local and international TV channels.
Pros:
Undoubtedly, PTCL Smart TV, on the whole, is an innovative service for millions of customers to enjoy crystal clear TV channels on-the-go. Moreover, the proficiency of able to use PTCL Smart TV channels and other features on multi-platforms including Desktop PC’s, Laptops, Tablets and Smartphone, making it a lucrative TV watching service. Users just need to have a working internet connection for watching 150 Digital quality TV channels, VOD (video on demand), Movies, and some other exclusive featured contents along with Parental Lock capability.
The most alluring aspect regarding PTCL Smart TV android app that it allows users to watch 150 TV channels on the move, no matter where ever they are, just need to have the internet on the android decked device to enjoy its services (works on 3G as well).
Moreover, PTCL’s Smart TV app content can be accessed by non-PTCL customers as well upon payment of RS 499 and get registered on www.smarttv.com.pk and get an MDN code that is essential for making PTCL Smart TV payments.
An important thing to keep in mind, that existing PTCL customer having PTCL Broadband or EVO connections can avail PTCL Smart TV in just an additional fee of Rs: 250/ only.
Flexible Payment Options:
The payment in regard to enjoying PTCL Smart TV App Services is also made easy and can be done through multiple sources.
Payment Options Via:
- EVO Scratch Card
- By Cash at PTCL OSS Countrywide
- EasyPaisa / UBL Omni / Uload Provide your MDN
- Credit/Debit Card by going to http://my.ptcl.net.pk/
Cons:
- Useless Channels Addition
- Occasional Promotional Ads
- Fine Video Quality not Excellent
- Does Not Work on Rooted Devices
- Few Bugs here and there in the app
- Requires High-Speed Internet for lag-free buffering
Verdict:
As we have mentioned several pros and cons of the PTCL Smart TV App is indeed a unique TV watching experience for Pakistanis. Because, most of the people still rely on their cable networks working in their areas to watch only those TV channels, which are being shown upon cable operators’ consent that to having the poor picture and audio quality fluctuating continuously.
During this Cable TV dilemma unquestionably PTCL Smart TV Android App is a welcome addition for booming Smartphone users in Pakistan – to watch decent quality 150 TV channels on-the-go in manageable charge.