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  1. Jan

    South African tech companies hammered on the JSE these past 5 years

    South African tech stock bloodbath over last 5 years The majority of South African IT and telecommunications companies listed on the Johannesburg stock exchange (JSE) saw a decline in their share price over the last five years. An analysis of 21 of the largest JSE listed tech companies...
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  3. Jan

    Video streaming comparison - what you get on Prime Video for R79

    Prime Video for R79 vs Netflix for R159 — the best streaming in South Africa Amazon Prime Video recently introduced rand-based pricing in South Africa, charging R79 per month for its streaming service. This effectively reduced its price from between R80 and R120 per month, depending on the...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix launches weekly top 10 lists

    Netflix launches weekly top 10 lists Netflix has launched a Top 10 on Netflix website that shows the most-watched movies and TV shows on the world's biggest streaming service for each week. The rankings are based on hours viewed per title and include global and country-specific top 10 lists...
  5. Jan

    Mecool KM2 Android TV box review

    Best media streaming box for the price — Mecool KM2 The Mecool KM2 offers an excellent viewing experience at a great price.
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  6. Anthro

    a rare, but necessary compliment to RAIN

    Only the negative is spewed here (mostly) I got the Uncapped 4g a few months ago for my mom, and last night she uttered the words "These guys have kept me sane" Her Afrihost connection used to drop daily, in comparison and be down for extended periods She struggles to sleep, so puts on some...
  7. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix versus Showmax in SA —pricing showdown

    Netflix versus Showmax in SA —pricing showdown Netflix announced it would be increasing the pricing of its standard and premium plans today — the first price increase since its arrival in South Africa in 2016. South Africa's dominant streaming platform offers a large selection of movies and TV...
  8. Jan

    Netflix increases prices in South Africa

    Netflix price increases for South Africa Video streaming service Netflix has increased the prices of two of its plans in South Africa. The price of the popular Standard plan has gone up by R20 — from R139 to R159 per month.
  9. Jan

    Best video streaming mobile data bundles for under R500 per month

    Best mobile data bundles for Netflix under R500 Several mobile data packages are available in South Africa for under R500 a month that let you stream many hours of Netflix content. As the world's biggest streaming service, Netflix offers thousands of popular movies and TV shows.
  10. Jan

    Best deals on TV streaming boxes for Netflix and DStv

    Best deals on TV streaming boxes for Netflix and DStv If you want to avoid needing a TV licence to buy a new smart TV in South Africa, but still want access to streaming video services such as Netflix, Prime Video, DStv, and Showmax, you will need a good media box connected to a monitor. You...
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    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  11. Jan

    SABC TV licence alternatives on the table

    Goodbye TV licence — This is what could replace it With less than one in every five TV licence holders in South Africa paying their fees over the last year, several proposals are on the table for a new way to fund the struggling SABC. The public broadcaster's TV licence revenue has nose-dived...
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    • Replies: 42
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  12. Jan

    Smartphone battery life on 3G, 4G, and 5G tested

    We tested the smartphone battery life on 3G, 4G, and 5G — and one drains it much faster Real-world smartphone tests on 3G, 4G, and 5G revealed that the battery drains much faster on 5G than the other connectivity options. Many people believe switching from 4G/LTE to 3G will use less battery...
  13. Jan

    Netflix's South African library is better than the US - this is why

    Why Netflix's South African library is better than the US Netflix is available in South Africa for a lower monthly price than in the United States and also trumps the US when it comes to the quality of the content available. South Africa ranks amongst the top five countries with the lowest...
  14. Jan

    Why Telkom's LIT box lost its Netflix support

    Telkom LIT box drops Netflix support — here's what happened Telkom's LIT streaming box has lost support for Netflix, leaving numerous owners unable to stream the app's movies and TV shows and scrambling for alternatives. Several readers contacted MyBroadband over the weekend after they learnt...
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  15. Jan

    Global Netflix libraries ranked

    The countries with the best Netflix libraries — and where South Africa ranks South African Netflix subscribers have access to a better library of movies and TV shows in the streaming service's catalogue than those in the US. Price comparison company Uswitch combined the IMDb scores, award...
  16. Jan

    Roald Dahl's family lands £500 million Netflix deal for his collected works

    Netflix buys Roald Dahl catalogue for R10 billion — report Netflix Inc. has agreed to buy the works of novelist Roald Dahl, snaring a catalog that has sold more than 200 million copies worldwide including titles such as “Matilda” and “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.” Citing media sources...
  17. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix wins best drama series at the Emmys for the first time

    Netflix wins best drama series at the Emmys for the first time Netflix’s “The Crown” won best drama series at the Emmy Awards Sunday night, giving the streaming industry leader the top prize on the TV industry’s biggest night for the first time. A lush period piece about the British royal...
  18. Jan

    Big monitors and media boxes to replace your TV and DStv decoder

    Goodbye TV Licence — Best big monitors and media boxes to replace your TV and DStv decoder The proliferation of video streaming in South Africa has made it possible to access premium entertainment services without needing a device that can receive TV signals. Armed with a broadband Internet...
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    • Replies: 16
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  19. jibo82

    Extreme leftist swing of TV content and social media platforms

    Has anyone else noticed the extreme leftist swing of social media and TV content ever since Biden and the democrats won the election? Almost every netflx series or movie has a certain amount of transgendered or lgbqt actors, one hijabi and a token black person. I have nothing against this but...
  20. Jan

    Research shows Netflix, Disney+, and Showmax will dominate in Africa - driven by South Africa and Nigeria

    Netflix dominates in South Africa — but two streaming services will give it stiff competition Netflix, Disney+, and, Showmax will top the list of streaming services on the African continent in the next five years — lead by the South African and Nigerian markets. This is according to Digital TV...
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  21. Jan

    Video entertainment in South Africa - no DStv or TV licence required

    Goodbye DStv and TV licence Armed with a fast broadband connection and a large monitor, South Africans do not need a TV licence or DStv subscription to watch premium video content. On-demand streaming video services such as Netflix, Prime Video, Showmax, Apple TV+, and Britbox offer...
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