VOD platform for German expats launches

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VOD platform for German expats launches --

Mon, 02 Mar 2015 09:50

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ProSiebenSat.1, a German mass media company operating commercial television, premium pay channels, radio stations and related print businesses, has announced the launch of a video on demand mobile app and website that allows German expats based in South Africa and 15 other countries to view German produced shows around the clock. Content on these platforms is available in high definition, is fast and easy to access and has Chromecast and AirPlay support for usage via TV.

We want to make Germans who are living abroad yearn for home just a little more with the new ProSiebenSat.1 Welt. With new features like video-on-demand, the viewer now has absolute flexibility as to when and where they want to watch their favourite shows, said Zeljko Karajica, managing director of ProSiebenSat.1 TV Germany.

Cost

The app can be found directly through the AppStore and the GooglePlay store. The first month for will be free followed by a monthly subscription fee of EUR7.90. This subscription can be cancelled monthly.

Six months subscriptions are available at EUR39.90 with the first month free of charge, these can be cancelled once the six months has expired and will save viewers 24% in costs compared to monthly subscriptions.

Content

The platform features German series, films, and sports content. Fans get access to programming ranging from the humorous comedy series Danni Lowinski to thrilling crime formats like Der letzte Bulle and the Bundesliga Magazine amongst others.

Access

The corresponding app and website, offers its own programming, regardless of what is being broadcast from the regular schedule in Germany. ProSiebenSat.1 can be accessed on computers, tablets, as well as mobile phones on the go.

The app and website can also be used around the world in countries including Argentina, Brazil, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Canada, Mexico, the Netherlands, Paraguay, Poland, Russia, Spain, Hungary and the USA.

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