By BigEyeUg Team
Renowned Uganda’s entertainment TV channel, Magic1 management has opened up on the issue of owning a rather similar channel dubbed ‘MAGIC 1HD’ on StarTimes digital platform.
In a statement released regarding the change of Magic1 TV via StarTimes pay TV platform, the management of Magic1 TV which is a subsidiary channel of Uganda Broadcasting Corporation (UBC) is aware of the replica channel known as (MAGIC 1HD).
Calvin Da Entertainer, one of Magic1 TV’s heads
The management has noticed that MAGIC 1HD has replaced UBC’s original channel known as ‘Magic1’ TV on channel 242 via Star Times Pay TV platform and caused confusion among its stakeholders.
Therefore, ‘Magic1 TV’ is not legally responsible for Magic 1HD channel as portrayed by Star Times.
The official channel that is registered by UCC under Uganda Broadcasting Corporation is Magic1 TV is carried on channel 820 on Go TV and channel 36 on free to air decorders.
In no event shall Magic1 TV be liable for any special, direct, indirect, consequential, or incidental damages or any damages whatsoever, whether in an action of contract or other tort, arising out of connection with the use of the services of Magic 1HD.
In this matter, Uganda Broadcasting Corporation is in touch with Uganda Communications Commission to resolve this matter with Star Times as soon as possible.
Here is the official statement;
We will keep you posted.