SouthTel Push VOD:TV launch delayed
SouthTel have pushed back the launch of its video on-demand (VOD) service, which was originally slated for commercial availability during September 2011.
Earlier in 2011, SouthTel announced its “Push VOD:TV” product, saying that it would be trialled during August and launched in September 2011, around two months after MultiChoice launched its on-demand service, called DStv BoxOffice.
According to SouthTel’s website, Push VOD:TV will offer new release movies, classics, hit TV series, personalised music play-list, and educational programmes in mostly high definition (HD) format.
This will be through their personal video recorder (PVR) or as a hosted solution to mobile providers. SouthTel has entered into an agreement with MTN to trial video on-demand services nationally.
SouthTel VoD:TV Interface
Users will be able to place orders via the web, SMS, or iPhone, SouthTel said, listing a number of payment options: monthly subscription, online transaction directly from an Internet-connected PVR, or an offline transaction via SMS or mobile Internet. Billing methods will include mechanisms such as credit card, PayPal, or a monthy bill sent to subscribers.
The service will function similarly to DStv BoxOffice, which sends content to a PVR in spare capacity overnight, with old content being removed weekly to make space for newer programmes.
Oscar Dube, CEO of SouthTel, said that they have delayed the launch of Push VOD:TV until Q4 (October-December 2011).
He said that they “just want to make sure our product is functioning 100%” before making it commercially available.
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