Pay-TV operator Multichoice has introduced a new payment system ahead of the entry of new subscription TV broadcasters in the South African market.

MultiChoice is to launch a new payment method for some markets, called “Blind Voucher”. This low-cost system allows customers to renew their accounts without having to visit a payment office. According to a report in Rapid TV News, clients buy a Blind Voucher from any of the agents and finds a pin number, which they can send by SMS to the call centre and their account is updated.

Multichoice also launched its ultra low-cost new product called DStv EasyView for an annual fee of about R240 on 14 February.

Multichoice has also announced that it will introduce a competitively priced digital satellite decoder, named the 1110 model. The decoder which contains the latest technology allows for dual view capabilities and will be connected to a person’s Smart Card.