Online streaming services like Netflix and ShowMax are enjoying strong growth in South Africa, but they are far behind MultiChoice\u2019s DStv subscriber numbers.<\/p>\n
MultiChoice\u2019s SuperSport service is one of the reasons for the success of DStv, but it is not the only differentiator.<\/p>\n
MultiChoice said DStv and over-the-top services like Netflix and ShowMax offer different approaches to video entertainment.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor sheer breadth of content, live sports, and the latest shows and movies, DStv delivers something no other service can in South Africa,\u201d said MultiChoice.<\/p>\n
Marathon viewing, the company said, is a developing trend across the globe – with people watching entire seasons of TV shows back-to-back.<\/p>\n
\u201cServices like ShowMax and Netflix cater to this by making the full history of hundreds of series available in one place.”<\/p>\n
MultiChoice said it focusses on innovation of its products and services to cater for different viewing preferences.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve been expanding our on-demand offering to customers, which offers video-on-demand services on a number of platforms,\u201d said MultiChoice.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hold extensive content deals with a number of international suppliers, which enables us to deliver exclusive international entertainment first to our customers, across multiple platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n
MultiChoice also\u00a0offers a number of shows Express from the US, aired within hours of the US broadcast time.<\/p>\n
The DStv Catch Up service offers Premium, Extra, and Compact customers the ability to catch up on their favourite shows whenever it suits them.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Catch Up catalogue on the DStv Explora offers the latest shows and sports highlights,” it said.<\/p>\n
With the ability to connect the Explora to the Internet, DStv customers can also\u00a0access an extensive content library on DStv Catch Up.<\/p>\n
DStv Premium customers can access Catch Up content via the DStv Now app on smartphones and tablets, too.<\/p>\n
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