Why DStv cannot offer individual channels

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

So I really want a 400 gram sirloin steak (rugby) but I don't care for the starter (CNN) or the dessert (One Magic). I also refuse to pay R900 for a whole buffet when I only wanted a sirloin steak. What do I do? I go to a steak house where I can have a steak and a beer for R100.

Unfortunately, the hotel has made a deal with the local butcher which provides them with sirloin steak exclusively. What do I do? Well, I certainly don't sneak into the kitchen and steal a steak. I decide to go without a sirloin steak and get a Steers burger (Premier League/PSL on Showmax) instead. Other options include Chinese food (StarTimes).

The loser here is not me as I don't go hungry but rather the greedy hotel which is about to close down.

Again show us anywhere in the world, nothing to do with SA or exclusive SA broadcasting rights. Where we can buy a Rugby only subscription.
You want DSTV to do something that no other company in the world thought to be viable?

 

[PaulGherkin]

Again show us anywhere in the world, nothing to do with SA or exclusive SA broadcasting rights. Where we can buy a Rugby only subscription.
You want DSTV to do something that no other company in the world thought to be viable?

Jirre f0k you miss the whole point.

 

[BBSA]

Again show us anywhere in the world, nothing to do with SA or exclusive SA broadcasting rights. Where we can buy a Rugby only subscription.
You want DSTV to do something that no other company in the world thought to be viable?

DSTV has the opportunity to take the lead and become an industry leader, regardless of what's happening elsewhere in the world.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

DSTV has the opportunity to take the lead and become an industry leader, regardless of what's happening elsewhere in the world.

LOL that is your conclusion? Not that no other company thought that it would not be economically viable?
Like I said in my first post here.
People with 250 DVD collections want to tell broadcasting corporations how to run their business.

 

[PaulGherkin]

LOL that is your conclusion? Not that no other company thought that it would not be economically viable?
Like I said in my first post here.
People with 250 DVD collections want to tell broadcasting corporations how to run their business.

Er actually NO, the people are clear in what they want. Netflix is a viable alternative for them, the biggest reason why MonoChoice still circles the drain is all because of sport. If they did not have the exclusive deals and other machinations with sport, they would be out of business today. This point has been made ad nauseum over the last few years- this is nothing new.

I have had some experience with running a company- the one rule that always worked for me was to treat the customer with respect and give them what they want when they ask for it, do not try and bullshit them and sell them inferior products. South Africa is no longer isolated from the world, customers can see the products on offer abroad and compare

 

[SubtleBeast]

People with 250 DVD collections want to tell broadcasting corporations how to run their business.

Well if MC can't see the writing on the wall, they're probably as daft as those DVD collectors you seem to look down on.

 

[Hush9300]

Really, so what you are saying, is, you walk intothe DSTV showroom, with enough money to buy a Jimny, but DSTV only have a AMG Gelandewagen on the floor, so you must now make a down payment on the AMG, instead of walking out with a fully paid for Jimny. Eish!!

Instead of just turning around and walking out.

No, that's not what I'm saying, and your analogy is nonsensical. What would be a better analogy as an example... Let's say your family requires all of or at least some of a Jimny, Corolla, Audi and a Polo but as an aside the AMG is capable of servicing the entire family's needs. Would you walk out with 3 or 4 or just the 1?

If I walk into a DStv showroom, based on affordability, I pick what services my needs or my family's collective needs best. Currently that is their Premium Package because I consume a lot of Sport while my wife is into the entertainment stuff. This doesn't mean that you have to. You can select the Compact Package if it services your needs, if there is nothing for you then you go elsewhere.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

LOL that is your conclusion? Not that no other company thought that it would not be economically viable?
Like I said in my first post here.
People with 250 DVD collections want to tell broadcasting corporations how to run their business.

No one is telling DSTV anything, they are just voting with their wallets. Simple.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

No, that's not what I'm saying, and your analogy is nonsensical. What would be a better analogy as an example... Let's say your family requires all of or at least some of a Jimny, Corolla, Audi and a Polo but as an aside the AMG is capable of servicing the entire family's needs. Would you walk out with 3 or 4 or just the 1?

If I walk into a DStv showroom, based on affordability, I pick what services my needs or my family's collective needs best. Currently that is their Premium Package because I consume a lot of Sport while my wife is into the entertainment stuff. This doesn't mean that you have to. You can select the Compact Package if it services your needs, if there is nothing for you then you go elsewhere.

Wake up, and stop hitting your head on the floor. It is not only painful, it is stupid.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

Er actually NO, the people are clear in what they want. Netflix is a viable alternative for them, the biggest reason why MonoChoice still circles the drain is all because of sport. If they did not have the exclusive deals and other machinations with sport, they would be out of business today. This point has been made ad nauseum over the last few years- this is nothing new.

I have had some experience with running a company- the one rule that always worked for me was to treat the customer with respect and give them what they want when they ask for it, do not try and bullshit them and sell them inferior products. South Africa is no longer isolated from the world, customers can see the products on offer abroad and compare

Please stop talking BS. Netflix have nothing to do with DSTV. DSTV have cheap non sport packages. Nobody ever complained about DSTV cheap packages.
You all complain because you want to watch sport for cheap. Nothing to do with movies or series.
Show us a Netflix or similar with similar price that provide proper live sport that we want to watch in SA, otherwise leave the stupid Netflix argument out.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

No, that's not what I'm saying, and your analogy is nonsensical. What would be a better analogy as an example... Let's say your family requires all of or at least some of a Jimny, Corolla, Audi and a Polo but as an aside the AMG is capable of servicing the entire family's needs. Would you walk out with 3 or 4 or just the 1?

If I walk into a DStv showroom, based on affordability, I pick what services my needs or my family's collective needs best. Currently that is their Premium Package because I consume a lot of Sport while my wife is into the entertainment stuff. This doesn't mean that you have to. You can select the Compact Package if it services your needs, if there is nothing for you then you go elsewhere.

In other words you do not have a value profile in your life, that fits, the market. Not sure where that places, you. But enjoy!

 

[PaulGherkin]

Please stop talking BS. Netflix have nothing to do with DSTV. DSTV have cheap non sport packages. Nobody ever complained about DSTV cheap packages.
You all complain because you want to watch sport for cheap. Nothing to do with movies or series.
Show us a Netflix or similar with similar price that provide proper live sport that we want to watch in SA, otherwise leave the stupid Netflix argument out.

I have zero interest in sport, but as you were. I am a happy Netflix subscriber, there's enough for me on there and I don't have to pay for greedy shareholder's Mercedes Benz thanks.

 

[SubtleBeast]

If I walk into a DStv showroom, based on affordability, I pick what services my needs or my family's collective needs best. Currently that is their Premium Package because I consume a lot of Sport while my wife is into the entertainment stuff.

Problem is, for a growing number of households, this simply isn't working anymore, either because of prohibitive costs or family dynamics.

This doesn't mean that you have to. You can select the Compact Package if it services your needs,

Problem no. 2, it doesn't and DSTV trying to shoehorn customer into their oddly shaped boxes aren't working anymore.
The game has moved on.

if there is nothing for you then you go elsewhere.

Problem no. 3, it's not easy, but with a bit of research and technical know-how, more and more are doing this. "Legal" or not.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

Show us a Netflix or similar with similar price that provide proper live sport that YOU want to watch in SA, otherwise leave the stupid Netflix argument out.

Stop judging/measuring others, using yourself, as the ruler.

 

[Jean Claude Vaaldamme]

No one is telling DSTV anything, they are just voting with their wallets. Simple.

I have said it many times in previous threads. Its not a DSTV problem, its a SA economy problem.
Yes DSTV will probably fall some day. What most clowns don't understand is that they are giving great value. When they fail, no other company is going to come to the rescue with cheaper sport for this weak economy.
We will all have no sport to watch except paying for it in dollars and Euros.

 

[PaulGherkin]

I have said it many times in previous threads. Its not a DSTV problem, its a SA economy problem.
Yes DSTV will probably fall some day. What most clowns don't understand is that they are giving great value. When they fail, no other company is going to come to the rescue with cheaper sport for this weak economy.
We will all have no sport to watch except paying for it in dollars and Euros.

OK DSTV shill. We heard you.
Tell me, when will we see the next piracy article come out?

 

[SubtleBeast]

You all complain because you want to watch sport for cheap.

Not really. We'll subscribe, to sport, for a fair price.

 

[Hush9300]

The cost, will put, the broadcasters under more pressure, than the consumer. The consumer has the luxury of flexability, that the broadcadters, are not allowing themselves.

How so? As an example, F1 TV has their own broadcast with pundits etc as evidenced by their offering as well as licensing to linear TV broadcasters such as Sky who sub-license to Supersport etc. Now if we remove the Linear TV broadcasters and their license fees who then solely pays for the cost of production?

Have you noticed that OTT services are increasing their prices more and more often than Linear TV broadcasters recently. What used to cost R100 on Netflix just a few years ago is now R200 with ever more restrictions. Why is that?

The consumer may well be flexible but if he really wants to watch in the comfort of his own home he is going to have to fork out.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

OK DSTV shill. We heard you.
Tell me, when will we see the next piracy article come out?

When he stops flogging a dead horse, here and elsewhere long enough to write it.

 

[elf_lord_ZC5]

How so? As an example, F1 TV has their own broadcast with pundits etc as evidenced by their offering as well as licensing to linear TV broadcasters such as Sky who sub-license to Supersport etc. Now if we remove the Linear TV broadcasters and their license fees who then solely pays for the cost of production?

Have you noticed that OTT services are increasing their prices more and more often than Linear TV broadcasters recently. What used to cost R100 on Netflix just a few years ago is now R200 with ever more restrictions. Why is that?

The consumer may well be flexible but if he really wants to watch in the comfort of his own home he is going to have to fork out.

Ducking and diving, are you