DStv working on streaming-only package to take on Netflix

What I hear is, "manufacturing decoders is getting expensive, let's offer online services. This way they pay for internet and our content prices don't have to change. It's so simple!" :D
 
Azg said:
How do you get Amazon Prime for R49 per month?
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Don't know, I thought that's the normal price? Just double checked on my iTunes account, Amazon Prime Video is R42.99 PM.
After subscribing for a month or 3 back when it initially launched in SA I switched it off again and when I subscribed 2 months ago that was the price given to me. I can't remember what I paid in the beginning but when I saw the R42.99 I thought it a real bargain.
 
beans100 said:
If you have Amazon prime, you qualify to get Amazon prime at a discounted discount, delivered free, at your door step. :crylaugh:
The rest of us pays like $12.
Prime Video, on the other hand is now $2.99 for the first 6 months and then $5.99. Don't know what he was referring to.
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Ah yes sorry, I was referring to Prime Video only, so guess I'll be paying $2.99 or R42.99 for 6 months then.
 
He said their biggest obstacle was not sports broadcasting rights, but securing the streaming rights for all the entertainment content they offer on their existing DStv packages.
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So they understand the difference between broadcasting rights and streaming rights.

Then why are they moaning about Netflix being a broadcaster?
MultiChoice has called on ICASA to ensure the playing field for all broadcasters in the country is level, regardless of their underlying technology.
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https://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showth...nd-regulated-the-same-as-DStv-in-South-Africa

Bunch of two-faced cnuts who will use whatever dumb excuse to get what they want even if they contradict what they say...
 
Showmax - meant to be included for premium subscribers does not work.
Only premium subscribers can stream . . . . so the 'higher numbers' statement is meaningless.

It's time to un-bundle channels and allow one to CHERRY-PICK what channels you want to subscribe to.

Providing a pay-per-view service for events like international Rugby could do very well with international viewers able to access local events.

This should all be easily do-able, but they fear taking the plunge - at their peril.
 
RaynardXO said:
I really hope that this fails for MultiChoice... They've taken too much money from us for all these years so yes i really mean it if i say that i hope it all falls down into their face!:)
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How did they take your money? Did you sign a willing agreement with them to provide a service to you for said price? Or did they not give you a choice like Eskom?
Their pricing might be high, but they don't force anything on you.
 
EasyComs said:
Showmax - meant to be included for premium subscribers does not work.
Only premium subscribers can stream . . . . so the 'higher numbers' statement is meaningless.

It's time to un-bundle channels and allow one to CHERRY-PICK what channels you want to subscribe to.

Providing a pay-per-view service for events like international Rugby could do very well with international viewers able to access local events.

This should all be easily do-able, but they fear taking the plunge - at their peril.
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Showmax is included for a cheaper fee on other packages, think it's R49 on Compact.
 
It'll be interesting to see how (if) they manage the value proposition.

Scenario 1: Same channels, lower price
Complaint: Why should I pay R1k for 'premium' if those online people get it cheaper?

Scenario 2: Same channels, same price OR Less channels, same price
Complaint: Why should I switch?

Scenario 3: Less Channels, Less Price
Complaint: Why would I not Netflix/Hulu/Amazon/?

Of course, being Multichoice, they may go for Scenario #4: Less channels, higher price :laugh:
 
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