Why was TopTV so limited in what they could offer then if it was just a question of cost? They just happened to not show stuff that was also on DSTV?
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Why was TopTV so limited in what they could offer then if it was just a question of cost? They just happened to not show stuff that was also on DSTV?
elvis_presley
Expert Member
As per the article I linked, broadcast (which TopTV is) and VOD (which Vidi is) have different exclusivity agreements. We're talking about Vidi now, which doesn't, in this case, have the exclusivity agreements. TopTV is another conversation, and we have no facts for the broadcast exclusivities there. You explicitly said "Vidi can't offer anything DSTV has exclusive rights to..."
90% of our content here in SA, is from overseas.
So instead of trying to get into VOD and compete with monochoice, these other players should rather focus on getting that overseas content to us, via streaming and at a cheap price of R500p/m or lower.
Bundle it with a decent interface and you will maul monochoice.
At a price like that and offering me a decent connection, it won't be worth my while to torrent any more.
This is not rocket science but simple logic and fact.
So instead of trying to get into VOD and compete with monochoice, these other players should rather focus on getting that overseas content to us, via streaming and at a cheap price of R500p/m or lower.
Bundle it with a decent interface and you will maul monochoice.
At a price like that and offering me a decent connection, it won't be worth my while to torrent any more.
This is not rocket science but simple logic and fact.
LCBXX
Honorary Master
Curious. Everyone I introduce to Netflix/Vidi/Hulu+/etc using devices they already own (XBOX, Playstation, AppleTV, Tablets, Media PC's, etc) also high-5 me, before calling 011 289 2222 to cancel/downgrade from DStv premium. With the money they save from not having to pay R665+ every month, they upgrade they internet bandwidth and pay for their SVOD + Unotelly subscriptions, and have cash left to spare. Amazing.
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Whahahaha, this!
If we add up the likes of lcbxx and myself (ambassadors of the anti-monochoice club) we are a legion of people systematically eroding monochoice market share, through educating our mates. it's a job I am loving, every time another mate cancels.
Nerfherder
Honorary Master
Botswana, Namibia, Zim are all other countries.
Then I apologise for my profound ignorance on the matter. As much as I'd like to have a viable streaming service in SA, I don't see how any company can compete with Netflix, Sky and Hulu considering the economies of scale they benefit from and their worldwide (albeit less than legal) availability.
What stops people in those countries from subscribing to Netflix or Hulu for the same price?
Kosmik
Honorary Master
Lol, my brother, one of the most anti tech literate people I know, has had enough and spoken about streaming now.
They're called technophobes.
scud
Expert Member
It would be interesting if DSTV were to offer subscribers free 200GB bandwidth, i'm sure that would ruffle a few feathers
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elvis_presley
Expert Member
I guarantee that's coming. They own an ISP, some of the biggest datacenters, and lots of content - and are threatening to re-launch a streaming service. One doesn't have to join many dots to see they probably will zero-rate the streaming data.
They could have done this years ago... R700 dstv + R300 mweb and R150 Telkom adsl line. If they had rather bundled it all at say R600 per month for all their tv, 100 or 200 gig cap, and a 2 or 4 meg line, they would have OWNED all of SA and the other African countries.
They would have had a rabid support base who would have scoffed at the likes of Netflix et al.
But instead they have gouged us and created users like myself, who would rather cut my own nose and do away with sport and cancel my dstv. With their short sighted monopolistic mindset, they have alienated a massive potential client base .
Plus as an added bonus, they now label me a pirate because I download my movies rather than hand them a cent. Even more alienation.
Nice job monochice... You could have owned it all and had my million percent support.
They would have had a rabid support base who would have scoffed at the likes of Netflix et al.
But instead they have gouged us and created users like myself, who would rather cut my own nose and do away with sport and cancel my dstv. With their short sighted monopolistic mindset, they have alienated a massive potential client base .
Plus as an added bonus, they now label me a pirate because I download my movies rather than hand them a cent. Even more alienation.
Nice job monochice... You could have owned it all and had my million percent support.
What I see Vidi and Node lacking is an executive with absolute passion driving this through - this has to be a life work for someone and a lot of rules need to be broken. That's how iTunes got to where it did. You can't have 9 to 5 ers on your team and pull this off.
How have you missed all the annoying Node adverts on TV? Google can direct you to their website I expect.
In my case it's because I'm not a broadcast slave.
The only stuff I watch on DSTV is Carte Blanche, F1, Man United and golf and I've seen those ads a million times.
We don't have ANY broadcast television.
I would cancel DSTV if it weren't for those in the household who watch it. I have a dozen or so sports channels (and entertainment, documentary, movie, lifestyle etc. channels) I can stream over XBMC thanks to NTV. BBC iPlayer also has great stuff.
Do you use Netflix or Hulu?