Thread by @PhilMphela

THREAD: #DStvShowcase report

Today @DStv is making news with their new service & content offering

Here is what’s happening at @MultiChoiceGRP

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“Africans are hungry for stories told by people within their communities” — Calvo Mawela tells Richard Quest

#DStvShowcase

Asked on whether @DStv can keep up with demand and competition, the CEO Calvo Mawela says;

“There is still opportunity to grow... grow to 40million subscribers worldwide.

We see competition as opportunity”

#DStvShowcase

REVEAL: Now you don’t need a decoder, you can stream @DStv from any smart tv or video gadget.

Yep! No more decoder or news for the dish!

If you have access to internet, you can have access to DStv on any smart tv.

#DStvShowcase

Watch: New products coming to @DStv

#watchdstv #DStvShowcase

@DStv will launch a Afrikaans Movie Channel

#DStvShowcase

Too many questions? Too much info traffic?

Don’t worry. I will unpack all the info that is relevant to my audience later.

Straight to the point info so you know what you getting, gonna have to pay & what to lookout for.

#DStvShowcase #KgopoloReports

Ok so let’s unpack this and highlight the main takeaways from today’s #DStvShowcase

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@DStv Streaming

As stated above, you can finally stream DSTV online, no need for a decoder, just download the app and get access to all channels from the bouquet you choose.

All you need is access to internet and a smart tv or video device.

#DStvShowcase #WatchDstv

@DStv Streama

You can get #DStvStreama — a streaming box with DSTV channels, @ShowmaxOnline and all streaming platforms in one BOX.

You can add other streaming apps on your app playlist.

#DStvShowcase

@DStv EXPLORA ULTRA

The new EXPLORA has built-in WIFI, gives you access to your subscribed bouquet and streaming Appa ... all in one place with one remote.

Explora Ultra PVR allows you to stream third-party content providers’ services in 4K resolution.

#DStvShowcase #WatchDStv

#DstvCommunities

Customers are now able to get communal viewing — this means a group of people can open an account and subscribe as a group.

They get to share the cost between a group. Stokvel style, if you will 🙂

#DStvShowcase #WatchDstv

#DstvAddMovies

Customers not on premium can get this all-new value-for-money offer.

For R99 a month you can now add 300 movies to your package.

Basically you adding Mnet Movies, Mnet Movies 2 and FliekNet to your existing bouquet.

#DStvShowcase

NEW CHANNELS

@DStv is adding two new channels;

#FliekNet — an Afrikaans movie channel

Supersport Grand Stand channel — this flagship channel offers live curated sport including soccer, rugby, golf, cricket & tennis. Basically any LIVE sport big event.

#DStvShowcase

SUPERSPORT

Few changes. Added to the new channel launching, Supersport is launching #SuperSportApp!

The App will give you access to match scores, news and video highlights.

Channels will now be using a thematic system around individual sports.

#DStvShowcase #WatchDStv

I hope the above info was helpful to you, if you were inundated with #DStvShowcase tweets.

Thanks for engaging. Enjoy the new offering.