The new name and logo of MobiTV replaces name AVG since April 26. — Photo AVG

HA NOI (Biz Hub) — An Vien – MobiFone Television on Tuesday officially changed its name and logo.

According to the company's website, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) approved Audio Visual Global (AVG)'s new name and logo for MobiTV, replacing the name An Vien.

AVG said the change won't alter its policies and services.

Earlier this year, MobiFone announced the acquisition of AVG to prepare for its focus on mobile, TV, retail sales and media.

Mobifone said the two sides will co-operate to maximise resources and create a new product for the television market and mobile telecommunications.

AVG entered the pay-TV market in 2011, and offers both terrestrial television and satellite digital television services. It has eight channels and more than 700,000 subscribers.

Statistics from the ministry show that total revenue of the pay-TV market reached more than VND9.6 trillion (US$430.9 million). It has about 9,500 employees and 9.9 million subscribers. — VNS