Telkom is planning to launch a new video streaming service that bundles popular streaming platforms to compete with MultiChoice’s DStv.
Under the vision of a “content mall,” Telkom plans to offer a bundled subscription where customers can access popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ at a lower cost than subscribing to each service separately.
Per the ITWeb, Telkom is working on offering this bundled video streaming service after signing partnership deals with Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+, with plans to add more providers.
Lunga Siyo, Telkom consumer CEO, told the ITWeb…
“So, instead of investing in content and becoming a content producer, we have decided to create a ‘content mall’ and become the platform where these services can be accessed.
“We have established partnerships premised on our OTT platform, with streaming players, including Amazon, Netflix and Disney+. On our own platform, users will be able to subscribe to these multiple platforms, for one fee, which might work out to be more affordable than going directly to the service providers.”
For now, Telkom is only offering Amazon Prime Video, allowing customers to sign up for the Prime Video Mobile Edition, which includes unlimited streaming and a free promotional subscription ranging from one to six months.
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