Multichoice teams up with MWeb to offer VOD services

May 6, 2010 - PRLog -- South African pay-TV operator Multichoice has announced the launch of DStv On Demand, the country’s first Video On Demand (VOD) service thanks to a partnership with MWeb a local ISP. The new service that is available through any of the DStv PVR decoders will enable subscribers to catch up on their favourite TV series and sports highlights at a time that is convenient to them.

At  launch, DStv will be accessible to Premium subscribers only that can benefit from the first phase freely, allowing them to watch up to 20 hours of the most popular TV series and sports magazines shows for up to 7 days after broadcast on DStv Channels.

The online service, DStv On Demand Online accessible by using a PC or any device will only be available through the MWEB ADSL service. Discussions with other ISPs are underway to ensure that the service is widely accessible, reports the company in its release.

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