Roland Koroi
SUVA (Fiji Broadcasting Corporation/Pacific Media Watch): As the country gears up for Diwali this Wednesday - those in the greater Suva area can expect an extra treat. Fiji Broadcasting Corporation's television goes to air.
FBC chief executive Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the test programmes are to give viewers a taste of what to expect when FBC TV is officially launched next month.
"On Diwali day, our gift to the people of Suva will be a test programme. We will be playing programmes for the people of Suva and the wider Suva area where you will be able to actually see some of the programmes and a quick hint is we will be starting off with some news channels that we're getting from overseas."
Sayed-Khaiyum says the purpose of the test programmes is to allow viewers to witness the improved quality of television on offer - compared to other free-to-air channels in the country.
As for those wondering how to get FBC TV - the CEO says it is free and very easy to access.
"A lot of people already have a VHF antenna because that's the antenna that people are using to be able to see Fiji TV right now. So the same antenna is being used, you just have to go to another channel, tune your TV until you see the FBC TV test pattern or test program and you're on. That's it! That's the only thing you have to do and once you buy an antenna, that's it, you're set for life. You don’t have to pay a single cent after that. Absolutely free."
The official launch date of FBC TV is expected to be announced soon.
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