MultiChoice launches connected entertainment services

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MultiChoice launches connected entertainment services --

Thu, 13 Nov 2014 12:11

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From this weekend, DStv s Explora decoder will be connected to the internet, affording Premium customers an extended library of content on Catch Up. In addition DStv Explorer customers with PVRs will be able to make use of the new Remote Recording function and DStv Premium customers with PVRs will have access to the DStv NOW app. Connected services will be available from 14 November and the DStv WiFi Connector will be in retail stores from 18 November.

Imtiaz Patel, group CEO of MultiChoice South Africa commented, MultiChoice is focused on innovation. Today we unveiled more content, more convenience, more customer choice and more control. We unveiled a suite of connected services that are a big step forward in the evolution of our innovation roadmap DStv Catch Up content delivered over the internet, Remote Recordings and our DStv Now App. This is the beginning of a new television experience giving our customers a choice of content to watch when and where they want. Next week, we ll take another step to making these services more accessible to our customers.

DStv Catch Up instantly allows viewers to access a spread of content which is automatically delivered via satellite. The new DStv Catch Up Plus library will add a further 300 titles to the 300 already loaded on the Catch Up platform. Programming includes series, movies and other exclusive content.

Up to 25 titles from the DStv Catch Up Plus library can then be downloaded to the Explora, for viewers to watch when it suits them. As broadband speeds are not yet fast enough for instant downloads or streaming, customers are advised to plan their viewing a little bit in advance. In the first half of 2015 MultiChoice will make progressive downloads available on DStv Catch Up Plus, allowing customers to watch what they want, when they want without having to plan ahead.

The Remote Recording function will allow viewers who aren t at home to set recordings from DStv.com via a laptop, smartphone or tablet. Similarly, the DStv NOW app will give DStv Premium customers with PVRs the ability to set remote recordings from any iOS or Android mobile device and access 12 channels as well as DStv Catch Up content.

To gain access to these connected services, customers will need to link their DStv Explora to their existing internet router, either by Ethernet cable or using the DStv WiFi Connector, which will be available in retail stores for R399 including VAT.

Access to these connected services is included in monthly DStv Premium subscription and Access Fee. The data charges for downloads will be as per the customer s data plan with their Internet Service Provider.

For more information, visit the DStv website

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