Reminder: New KAUST IPTV service available for the community

Dear KAUST community,

We would like to remind you that the new IPTV service will be launched next Sunday, August 6.

What does the new IPTV system have to offer?

  • Improved and streamlined product – State of the art set-top-box (STB) with a refreshed, smooth and user friendly graphic interface.
  • Build your own TV experience – Starting with the basic package with 180+ channels, grow your channel list by subscribing to the latest packages that better suit your likings.
  • Exiting new features to enhance your TV experience – Multi audio/subtitle language capable; build your own favorite list; experience category based browsing; browse the electronic programing guide, among others.
  • Smart up your TV – Applications such as Netflix, YouTube and OSN Go and others are available for installation on the STB.
  • View on-demand movies and series offering – Select from two flavors of this video-club like offering. Either pay-per-view or subscription-based, get access to a wide catalog of regularly updated TV shows and movies.
  • Recording services – Record your favorite live TV shows and watch them when you can.

How to get the new IPTV service?

  • Starting from August 6, Selevision will start selling this service to the general community.
  • Community members will be able to purchase the new set-top-box from the Selevision store located within the TV and Mobile store on Discovery Walk (the Spine). You can acquire the STB for SAR 560 and it will be yours to keep forever. Alternatively, you can lease one for SAR 50 per month.
  • Discounted set-top-boxes are also available when you subscribe to premium channels.
  • Students will have a complimentary set-top-box with a basic package as part their housing accommodation, free of charge.

What will happen to the current IPTV service?

  • We will continue to support the current IPTV service and old set-top-boxes until December 31 on a best effort basis.

Where can I get more information?

  • Visit the TV and Mobile store located on Discovery Walk (the Spine), where a Selevision representative will be happy to help.
  • Call a Selevision representative on 808-4788.
  • Email kaust@selevision.net.

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