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  1. Jan

    Streaming data use tested - DStv Now vs Netflix vs Prime Video vs Showmax

    DStv streaming data use tested — and compared to Netflix Testing by MyBroadband revealed that DStv Now’s data use when streaming live TV and series compares favourably with services like Netflix and Showmax. For this test, we used Glasswire to measure the data consumption while streaming on a...
  3. Jan

    Netflix, Showmax, and Prime Video data usage compared

    Data use of Netflix, Showmax, and Prime Video compared — with a clear winner MyBroadband tested the data used when streaming videos on Netflix, Showmax, and Amazon Prime Video, and the results revealed that Netflix is the most efficient. We used standard accounts with full HD streaming of the...
  4. Jan

    Showmax vs Video Play vs eVOD vs TelkomOne - South African streaming services compared

    South African streaming services compared South African companies MultiChoice, eMedia, Telkom, and Vodacom all offer streaming services that provide on-demand access to TV shows and movies. A rapidly growing market, the streaming industry in Africa had 5.11 million subscribers as of September...
    • Jan
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  5. M

    Showmax crops movies to 16:9

    Showmax seems to crop most movies to 16:9, including lord of the rings, which should be a crime. Was excited to rewatch the trilogy but every scene is zoomed in, with no option to display in the original aspect ratio. I understand some people dislike the black bars but at least give the option...
  6. Jan

    Companies that control South African telecoms - Competition Commission report

    These are the companies that control South Africa's Internet Vumatel has grown to become a dominant player in fibre-to-the-home, while Telkom's Openserve division continues to dominate when it comes to national long-distance fibre in South Africa. Vodacom and MTN remain the most dominant...
    • Jan
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    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  7. Jan

    8 streaming services you can get for the price of R699 DStv Premium

    Goodbye DStv — 8 video services for the price of Premium streaming You can subscribe to at least eight prominent streaming services in South Africa for R699, the same monthly price as DStv's special offer on a streaming-only Premium package. The country's biggest pay-TV broadcaster recently...
  8. Jan

    DStv hoping to launch 4K content and live streaming in 2022

    DStv could go 4K next year MultiChoice plans to bring 4K content to DStv and Showmax Pro customers as early as November next year, a spokesperson for the company has confirmed. "MultiChoice is investigating higher resolution options across its streaming products, but there are no dates to...
  9. 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...
  10. 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.
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  11. Jan

    MultiChoice gets creamed in South Africa, but posts higher profits thanks to ads

    South Africans dump DStv Premium — even after sport returned DStv lost over 100,000 subscribers in its premium and mid-market segments, and made up the ground with its cheaper mass-market packages. MultiChoice published its interim financial results for six months between 1 April and 30...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 58
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  14. 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...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  15. 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...
    • Jan
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    • Replies: 19
    • Forum: Broadband and IT News
  16. 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...
  17. Jan

    Showmax Pro live streaming all matches in Premier League, La Liga, and Series A

    Showmax Pro live streaming all Premier League matches Showmax Pro announced on Wednesday that it will once again live stream all the matches of the English Premier League. It will also offer live streaming of every La Liga and Serie A match. Live streaming of these three football leagues will...
  18. M

    Syncing Trakt with Showmax & DSTV

    I recently found out about Trakt.tv and have been very interested in compiling a list of all the shows I have watched. It's quite a lot of admin, but interesting to see. I have started with Netflix and found it quite easy to sync, check and update, but has anyone figured out how to sync showmax...
  19. Jan

    Best movies and shows on Netflix and Showmax this weekend - 9 July 2021

    Best movies and TV shows to watch on Netflix and Showmax this weekend South Africa's two biggest video streaming services, Netflix and Showmax, offer a range of new movies and TV shows to enjoy at home this weekend. With lockdown level 4 remaining in effect until at least Sunday and a possible...
  20. Jan

    Netflix Mobile and Showmax Mobile prices and library sizes compared

    Netflix Mobile vs Showmax Mobile — The best cheap streaming service in South Africa International streaming giant Netflix is taking on MultiChoice's Showmax with its own affordable subscription for mobile devices in South Africa. Netflix officially launched its mobile-only plan to the general...
  21. Agent67

    What's the best android tv box/tv stick to buy?

    Hey guys, what android tv box/tv stick would you guys recommend? My current DSTV decoder (one of the old grey ones) is starting to bug out and I want to replace it with an android tv box/tv stick that I can watch Netflix, Showmax and DSTV Now on. Thanks in advance for the help! Kind Regards...
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    • Forum: PC Hardware and Gadgets
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