MultiChoice has announced that the renewed Showmax The platform will launch in February 2024, replacing standard and Pro subscriptions with SHowmax Entertainment, Showmax Entertainment Mobile, and Showmax Premier League.
Details
The Showmax Entertainment and Entertainment Mobile plans offer similar content, with the only differences being the type of device one can stream to, the number of simultaneous streams, video quality, and potential price.
As the name suggests, Showmax Entertainment Mobile is accessible only on mobile devices. It only offers one simultaneous stream per subscription and limits video resolution to standard definition.
On the other hand, Showmax Entertainment can be streamed on mobile devices, smart TVs, laptops and media streaming devices.
The two entertainment plans do not provide access to all live Premier League matches and additional content from the competition.
The Showmax Premier League program will only provide live coverage of all Premier League matches and additional content. The Showmax Premier League plan is mobile only and will not work on smart TVs, laptops or media streaming devices.
Ultimate breakdown of TPremier League membership in standard definition and allows only one simultaneous stream.
What they say
“Powered by SuperSport and designed for mobile users, Showmax Premier League is the first standalone Premier League mobile streaming service ever to launch in Africa and will bring every match of the world’s most popular football league to every corner of sub-Saharan AfricaMultiChoice said.
“We have an incredibly powerful new technology platform, a bold brand that truly represents our driving spirit, and an unmatched content slate. No other streaming service in Africa can offer what Showmax brings to the table in the new year.” says Marc Jury, CEO of Showmax.
MultiChoice added that Showmax’s transition to global streaming platform Peacock allows for rapid scalability, which the broadcaster plans to capitalize on.
“The powerful platform is used around the world and is a leader in sports streaming, having live coverage of the Super Bowl to more than six million users simultaneously,” he said.
Compare features
The features offered with each of the new Showmax subscriptions are compared in the table below:
Showmax Subscription Analysis | |||
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feature | Showmax Entertainment | Showmax Entertainment Mobile | Showmax Premier League |
Live Premier League matches and extra content | No | No | Yes |
General entertainment: series, movies, children’s shows, documentaries, etc. | Yes | Yes | No |
Concurrent streams | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Mobile app support | Yes | Yes | Yes |
View on Smart TV, Laptop, Streaming Device | Yes | No | No |
Maximum resolution | HD | SD | SD |
Downloads for offline viewing | Yes | Yes | Yes (excluding live matches) |
Data saving settings | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Source: Mybroadband
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