VimpelCom launches new HD package

Russian service provider VimpelCom has launched a new TV offering, Sezon HD, with over 20 HD channels, as part of its Beeline TV service.

The package comprises 105 channels including over 20 HD services, and is available for between RUB570-990 (€12.90-22.40), depending on the region, including rental of the HD set-top box.

Acting director of marketing and development, broadband and digital TV Anna Ryzhykova said that the package had been launched in respons to growing penetration of HD TVs and high interent from VimpelCom’s customers, with thenumber of subscribers to existing packages with HD channels growing 14.5% in the last six months.