ShowMax hit hard by weak rand

[Azg]

A few days ago we had an almost identical article, but for DSTV. It seems like we are being prepared for a larger than usual price increase in DSTV subscriptions, and an equally eye watering increase for Showmax subs.

 

[JStrike]

I wish I could watch showmax... Imagine they had a Roku App and didn't expect people to watch tv on their cellphones or tablets..

To be fair, you can AirPlay it to your TV very easily.
But yeah, they need to release their Apple TV and Roku apps

 

[Ho3n3r]

I forgot to add their free option which they'll rename to ShowMax Willie Esterhuizen

Sign me up.

Still waiting for them to add the seasons following season 1 for both Molly & Wors and Orkney Snork Nie.

 

[Chevron]

Can't be easy to maintain that R99 price point...

They are probably running at a loss until they gain significant marketshare.

 

[JStrike]

They are probably running at a loss until they gain significant marketshare.

They are. I think they only expect to hit break even in 2018 if I remember correctly

 

[Pitbull]

A few days ago we had an almost identical article, but for DSTV. It seems like we are being prepared for a larger than usual price increase in DSTV subscriptions, and an equally eye watering increase for Showmax subs.

If Showmax ups it's fee I'm out. It's not really worth more than that atm. They still don't have season 8 and 9 of The Big Bang Theory on. Game of Thrones will only start again in April. That is currently the only real pulling card they have. I enjoy watching things on there and it's a nice addition to Hulu, Netflix and the likes. But no way I'll be paying more than R 99 for it. Sorry.

 

[FiestaST]

As long as they do a R99 move/jobbie & offer prepaid vouchers; Along with new content; they are always adding; I'll stay a subscriber.

 

[Pitbull]

As long as they do a R99 move/jobbie & offer prepaid vouchers; Along with new content; they are always adding; I'll stay a subscriber.

I'll even be prepared to pay for new releases to be streamed on a rental base as an example. Like they do with On Demand.

 

[Lament]

If Showmax ups it's fee I'm out. It's not really worth more than that atm. They still don't have season 8 and 9 of The Big Bang Theory on. Game of Thrones will only start again in April. That is currently the only real pulling card they have. I enjoy watching things on there and it's a nice addition to Hulu, Netflix and the likes. But no way I'll be paying more than R 99 for it. Sorry.

And then they drop shows like breaking bad.

 

[Ho3n3r]

Where do we get it for R99? The first time I had to pay, it was $7.99.

 

[JStrike]

I'll even be prepared to pay for new releases to be streamed on a rental base as an example. Like they do with On Demand.

Thats a whole different business model. That is what iTunes is for

 

[senyetse]

Where do we get it for R99? The first time I had to pay, it was $7.99.

Netflix is $7.99, Showmax is R99.

 

[FiestaST]

For anyone interested to know:

 

[MickZA]

Where do we get it for R99? The first time I had to pay, it was $7.99.

Pick n Pay vouchers, R99/mth (not a calendar month but rolling 30 days). Think there are 3mth and 6mth vouchers available as well.

 

[FiestaST]

Pick n Pay vouchers, R99/mth (not a calendar month but rolling 30 days). Think there are 3mth and 6mth vouchers available as well.

Yip

 

[Pitbull]

Yip

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Eish, if you hear about an increase, buy a couple of 6 month subs and they have to honour it

 

[SilverCode]

Eish, if you hear about an increase, buy a couple of 6 month subs and they have to honour it

Even better. Buy them from the eBucks store and save 40%. Works out to R60 a month.

 

[FiestaST]

^ now that's value

 

[Ho3n3r]

Netflix is $7.99, Showmax is R99.

Nope. If you pay via the site, it's $7.99.

Pick n Pay vouchers, R99/mth (not a calendar month but rolling 30 days). Think there are 3mth and 6mth vouchers available as well.

Thanks. Will check it out. Can one buy these vouchers online as well?

 

[backstreetboy]

*queues torrents*