Volia updates EPG

Ukrainian cable operator Volia has launched a new EPG for its new Smart HD interactive TV platform.
Volia said the guide will offer information that is updated to reflect schedule changes, more detail such as cast information and story summaries, and parental controls.

At the same time the firm said that from the beginning of April it will offer two new channels in its basic digital TV package – family network SUN and a teleshopping network called TV Sale.

The channels will replace the Your Property and the Planet networks, whose contract relationship with Volia is due to expire. A channel called Science 2.0 will also available to Optimum package subscribers.

Volia launched Smart HD earlier this month. It will offer over 130 digital channels, on-demand movies and access to other services including YouTube on the TV. Following the initial launch of the service, Volia will introduce a hybrid set-top box in the second quarter that will give access to internet-delivered video-on-demand and catch-up TV services.