m:tel Banja Luka to Launch New TV Experience

Banja Luka, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sept. 13, 2024 – m:tel, the leading telecom provider in Bosnia and Herzegovina and a member of the Telekom Srbija group, partners with 24i and Antecna to elevate the TV experience with new functionalities and an advanced user interface. 

m:tel’s IPTV Platform is taking transformative measures to enhance the user experience across various devices. Recognizing the evolving landscape of technology, where the demand for a seamless and visually engaging interface for IPTV services has become increasingly apparent, this endeavor aims to ensure a distinctive and unified user experience, regardless of the distribution channel employed.

The diverse range of devices that m:tel’s users utilize to consume content - IPTV set-top boxes (STB), over-the-top (OTT) STB/TV sticks, smart TVs, and more - will feature a unified and intuitive interface that seamlessly adapts to the nuances of each device. 

Subscribers will be able to seamlessly transition from IPTV STBs to smart TVs and vice versa while enjoying a magnificent cohesive interface across wide array of devices.

“This redesign of our IPTV multimedia platform represents a significant step towards the future of digital services and entertainment. We have a vision to create an experience that not only meets but exceeds the expectations of our users, providing them with a unique and uninterrupted interaction with content. Our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction remains a top priority, and we believe that this redesign will further enrich the viewing experience on our IPTV multimedia platform," said Aleksandar Veselinović, Head of the Sector for Planning and Engineering of Switching Systems and Services at m:tel.

“m:tel recognizes the need to stay competitive with features and functionality that are important to its subscribers. We are able to rapidly deliver a unified viewer experience with a platform that can be easily updated as content and demands change in the future. This collaboration is a great example of how traditional pay TV operators are capitalizing on streaming technologies to provide a converged experience,” said Sebastian Braun, CEO of 24i.

“We are thrilled to build on our successful partnership with m:tel and collaborate closely with 24i as its service partner in elevating m:tel’s IPTV service to new heights. We are working together to enhance the user experience and bring it up to the level of the world's most advanced streaming services,” said Aleksandar Antunović, CEO of Antecna. 

About m:tel

As the leading telecom operator in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Joint Stock Company m:tel a.d. Banja Luka offers unique communication solutions unified under the m:tel corporate brand. In the more and more dynamic BiH market, we offer the latest telecommunication services in the field of mobile and fix telephony, Digital TV, internet and data. With constant monitoring of global trends and the latest technological advancements in the field of telecommunications, we recognize our customers’ needs. Building on decades of experience and through continuous transformation and modernization of our operations, we continually improve our users' experience. We enable them to connect seamlessly and enjoy a superior digital experience anywhere and at any time, thus becoming their first choice in the markets where we operate. www.mtel.ba 

About 24i

At 24i, we are dedicated to shaping the future of media profitability. Specializing in crafting valuable, scalable and customizable D2C and pay TV consumer offerings, we are guided by our resilient, remarkable and change-ready team to reimagine the streaming landscape and how to connect viewers with the content they love.

With a selective approach, strategically focusing on D2C OTT, broadcasters and pay TV providers and prioritizing personalization, content management and metadata enhancements, we amplify consumer-centric video experiences that can be changed and updated in real-time, without coding.

As an Aferian Group company, we help customers all over the world, including telecoms companies like KPN, Telenor Sweden, Vodafone Iceland and Entel, international broadcasters, like Virgin Media and OTT service providers. For more, visit www.24i.com. ‍

About Antecna

Antecna doo offers state-of-the-art software solutions in the areas of TV applications, eCommerce platforms, mobile and enterprise software, and services. Leveraging a unique knowledge base and partnering with leading vendors, it provides development, integration, and consultancy services for telecom operators, with reputable references in industries such as finance, traffic management, utilities, and air-control. Antecna’s team of proficient engineers delivers end-to-end solutions primarily for customers in the Balkan region, but frequently extends its expertise to other markets as well. www.antecna.com

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