MultiChoice under pressure - cries foul!!

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Pay-TV operator MultiChoice is feeling the pressure from local and international over-the-top (OTT) players. On top of that, the company believes the regulatory framework in SA is not protecting traditional broadcasters against the onslaught of big foreign media companies.

This was revealed yesterday by the company's senior executives at the MultiChoice offices in Randburg. The execs were in unison in expressing their fears that online video content is growing in SA and will eventually eclipse traditional TV.

Describing the rapid changes the broadcasting sector has faced over the years, Nolo Letele, executive chairman at MultiChoice, said in the past video content was only distributed by a few broadcasters but today they are countless.

Imtiaz Patel, group CEO of MultiChoice, added that in 2005, there was only SABC, eTV and MultiChoice, but now consumers have video content access from international brands such as YouTube, Netflix, VIDI and HBO, among others.

More....http://www.itweb.co.za/index.php?op...cle&id=146441&A=CNT&S=Internet&O=E&E=3-165383
 
This was revealed yesterday by the company's senior executives at the MultiChoice offices in Randburg. The execs were in unison in expressing their fears that online video content is growing in SA and will eventually eclipse traditional TV.
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Too late....

Imtiaz Patel, group CEO of MultiChoice, added that in 2005, there was only SABC, eTV and MultiChoice, but now consumers have video content access from international brands such as YouTube, Netflix, VIDI and HBO, among others.
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And ITV...:whistle:
 
Happened before...

Nokia, Xerox (first GUI), Blackberry, the list goes on and on...

There was a market opportunity, but they decided to remain set in their course... if they can act now, then they may save themselves....
 
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I'll make sure to wipe my tears away with the R750 I save every month
 
Well, all they had to look at is what is happening in america, which is exactly the same thing. A lot of people are ditching traditional and going with on-demand, because not only is it cheaper for them, they can watch whatever (usually ad free) whenever they want for however long they want.

What worries Multichoice is the fact that the people who can afford to pay their ludicrous amount for satellite, also usually have the cash for internet connection, which is way more versatile than a satellite dish and a set schedule.

With the government ****ing around like they do, even the rich has to tighten their belts, and guess what will see the "end", their satellite dish, because the internet has way more uses and gets more bang for your buck in the end.

Welcome Multichoice. We are legion.
 
That is like Satan complaining about his neighbour's firepit. Here's a match. FY Multichoice!
 
Oh look, the monopoly is crying about a little competition..

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This is the prelude for a out of cycle increase, I bet you ...
 
Bwahaha.

I couldn't care less. You didn't feel a *** when you were screwing the public, don't expect any sympathy when the shoe is on the other foot.

It's pretty lekker every time I hook up a stream for a rugby game shown on SS1 knowing that more and more rugby lovers like myself are getting clued up and know where else to look.

Watch them offer a reduced rugby/F1/cricket package soon.
 
MultiChoice ready for Netflix

As Netflix prepares to tap into untapped markets around the world, just how prepared is Naspers-owned MultiChoice for the impending competition?


This week, the Economist was able to establish just what exactly MultiChoice Namibia intends to do as it readies itself for the entry of internet marvel, Netflix.

Roger Gertze, MultiChoice Namibia General Manager said, “MultiChoice welcomes competition as we believe that it benefits the broadcasting and production industries.

It contributes to the sustainability and diversification of economies, as well as providing a pluralism of services for consumers.

Ultimately, television viewers may benefit through the additional volume and variety of content that will be distributed by the various operators to enter the local market.”

In anticipation, MultiChoice has ventured into the demand market following the launch of its BoxOffice and CatchUp products as well as the launch of a nifty mobile application available through the popular Android and iOS platforms since late last year.

http://www.economist.com.na/headlines/8018-multichoice-ready-for-netflix
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hmmm :D
 
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