Vidi, the streaming video on demand service from Times Media Group, has cut its subscription fee to match ShowMax\u2019s pricing.<\/p>\n
Its monthly subscription has dropped to R99<\/strong>, down from R149.<\/p>\n Times Media Group has also done away with its 2-day and 7-day non-recurring subscription options for Vidi.<\/p>\n According to the FAQs on Vidi\u2019s website, the service now supports Airplay, allowing subscribers to send a video from their iOS device to an Apple TV.<\/p>\n Earlier in 2015, Vidi investor Tiso Blackstar revealed it would exit the business within the next 12 months due to poor take-up.<\/p>\n PCCW Global – which operates OntapTV – and Discover Digital – which runs VU with MTN – both said they weren’t\u00a0interested in buying Vidi.<\/p>\n ShowMax said it would look at acquisition opportunities in the market, but could not comment on specific companies.<\/p>\n Vidi is in trouble \u2013 is this the end?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Times Media and Vidi giving away Ferrari 458 Spider<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n ShowMax vs Netflix vs FrontRow vs Vidi \u2013 content and price comparison<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\nMore Vidi news<\/h3>\n