Millicom Starts Rollout of its NGTV Service in Latin America

Tigo ONE TV integrates traditional linear television content with over-the-top platforms such as Crackle, FOX, HBO, YouTube, and others, as well as video on demand. The service is the result of a partnership between Millicom and TiVo, which developed an entry-level product, tailor-made for Millicom customers in emerging markets.

Tigo ONE TV is now available in Colombia , and the service will be deployed to Millicom's other Lain American markets.  The service integrates the following features:

1.      Content from multiple sources, with a common remote and search functionality;
2.      Personalization features, including recommendations based on viewer habits;
3.      Available anytime and anywhere, including on their Tigo mobile; and,
4.      Intelligent recording, with capacity for up to 100 movies.

Mauricio Ramos , CEO of Millicom, said: "We are very excited to work with TiVo to bring the most innovative products to our customers in Latin America . We have been accelerating the build-out of our high-speed cable networks in Latin America , toward our goal of passing 15 million homes, and this is a good example of the type of partnership that we are seeking to sustain our rapid growth by offering a superior user experience to our customers." 

Vivian Kobeh, Corporate Communications Director
Tel: +1-305-476-7352 / +1-305-302-2858 / press@millicom.com

Michel Morin , +352-277-59094
Mauricio Pinzon , Tel: +44-20-3249-2460 / investors@millicom.com

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