DStv versus Netflix

[Kevin Lancaster]

DStv versus Netflix

MultiChoice explains why many people prefer DStv over online streaming services like Netflix and ShowMax.

 

[bwana]

Streaming = what I want, when I want it.

 

[Skerminkel]

I can get both Netflix and ShowMax for a quarter of the price of DSTV. The sports offering is simply not enough any more.

 

[Lord Farquart]

And we need another article on this?

 

[craiglotter]

And we need another article on this?

It's (sponsored) content, so mybroadband needs to publish.

 

[durbandave]

Meanwhile in reality. The cost of broadband and the monopoly on sports is actually what keep people on DSTV. I moved over 4 months ago and can say I really do not miss DSTV at all.

 

[spiff]

gave up dstv in Dec 2015 - don't miss it or any other tv for that matter!

now I get what I want - when I want it - watch it when I want to! and best of ALL NO REPEATS or ADS!

#dstvwillfail

 

[DanDango]

I can get both Netflix and ShowMax for a quarter of the price of DSTV. The sports offering is simply not enough any more.

But the Lions is winning can't cancel dstv now.

 

[backstreetboy]

This is why Showmax only has 720p and stereo sound while Netflix has 1080p/4k and 5.1 surround sound. They want to sell DSTV as a Premium product?

 

[Lord Farquart]

It's (sponsored) content, so mybroadband needs to publish.

Selling your soul to the devil.

 

[crackersa]

So Kevin, how can you make the following statement without knowing how many users there are for Netflix?

Online streaming services like Netflix and ShowMax are enjoying strong growth in South Africa, but they are far behind MultiChoice’s DStv subscriber numbers.

 

[Skerminkel]

But the Lions is winning can't cancel dstv now.

I am a Stormers supporter, so my super rugby season is done.

 

[Skerminkel]

It's (sponsored) content, so mybroadband needs to publish.

We are usually not allowed to comment on sponsored articles. I classify this under click-/comment baiting.

 

[Lord Farquart]

We are usually not allowed to comment on sponsored articles. I classify this under click-/comment baiting.

These do not work in DSTV/MNET's favour by the looks of it. Wrong target audience here, us tech-savvy people.:twisted:

 

[marhsava]

DSTV won't die if its the only broadcaster for sports.

 

[daveza]

MultiChoice explains why many people prefer DStv

How many is many ?

And how many of those don't have the option of streaming because of cost, bandwidth etc ?

Nobody in there right mind would choose DSTV over streaming - sports excluded ( which is the real reason some stick with DSTV. )

 

[grok]

Dat price tho..!

 

[FiestaST]

ShowMax & the "ship" for me

 

[Murmaider]

“We hold extensive content deals with a number of international suppliers, which enables us to deliver exclusive international entertainment first to our customers, across multiple platforms.”

You mean "We block Netflix from showing any content that people want to watch"

People don't stay with DSTV because they want to, they stay because they forced to.

 

[DanDango]

I am a Stormers supporter, so my super rugby season is done.