Naspers-owned video-on-demand platform ShowMax has reached a deal with Internet service provider MWeb in terms of which users will get three months of “free” ADSL along with three months of complimentary access to ShowMax. The offer is
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At the International Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in the US last week, Netflix announced that its online subscription service had been switched on in 130 new markets, including South Africa, making it a “global network” available in more than 190 markets across the world. Netflix already
South Africans can expect to hear more from video streaming service Netflix in future as it only had a “soft launch” this week. This is the view of local technology analyst Arthur Goldstuck, who is MD of research firm World Wide Worx. Netflix switched on its
Pay-television service provider MultiChoice says it welcomes competition from Internet video company Netflix because it gives consumers “more options”. This is according to a
Television shows such as House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and Gray’s Anatomy are unavailable on Netflix in South Africa owing to content rights. This is according to a response
Naspers-owned video streaming service ShowMax has said that Netflix’s launch in South Africa will boost local awareness of Internet television. On Wednesday night, the US-based Netflix officially
Online movie and television series streaming service Netflix has officially gone live in 130 countries, including South Africa on Wednesday night. Co-founder and CEO of Netflix Reed Hastings
“The end of television” is a headline that’s been liberally thrown around for the past 15 years. Indeed, the past year saw audiences becoming more and more amenable to adopting new ways to watch TV shows, with live audiences for broadcast and cable programmes declining sharply