Customers with internet-connected DStv Exploras are now able
to access ShowMax, a subscription video on demand service, which offers the
biggest library of box sets of the best international and local TV series in
Africa.
While DStv offers the freshest local and international
content directly from Hollywood, as well as live sport and news, through live
television and DStv Catch Up; ShowMax offers complete box sets of previous
seasons of series so customers can watch from the very first episode.
Mark Rayner, CEO of MultiChoice South Africa, explained the
thinking behind adding ShowMax to the Explora: “Our customers have told us they
would like to see the previous seasons of shows that are currently on DStv.
Adding ShowMax to the DStv Explora puts the entire history of the best TV shows
in one place for you to watch from the very beginning – you see the latest
season on DStv, and can binge on previous seasons on ShowMax. For example, the
latest season 6 of Game of Thrones is
showing now on DStv and DStv Catch Up, whereas previous seasons 1-5 are
available as box sets on ShowMax.”
The DStv Explora will now offer a richly varied and
comprehensive video on demand experience, comprising of a movie rental service
through BoxOffice, which offers the freshest blockbuster movies; an extensive
Catch Up service (further enhanced when the Explora is connected to the
internet); and a library of box sets from the ShowMax service. This gives DStv
customers the freedom to watch what they want, when they are ready.
“The DStv Explora is our flagship decoder, manufactured
entirely in South Africa. It was built with the future in mind and when we
launched it, we committed to continuously push the innovation envelope and grow
the functionality to enhance our customers’ viewing experience. Since its
launch in 2013, the DStv Explora has been changing the way South Africans watch
television. Adding ShowMax to the DStv Explora is an extension of this vision,”
commented Mark.
Any DStv customer with an active DStv Explora can access
ShowMax, regardless of which DStv package they have.
The first thing to do is connect your Explora to the
internet, which can be done either by Ethernet cable or using our WiFi
Connector. For more info, go to Connect your DStv Explora
The updated software to accommodate ShowMax will be rolled
out to all active DStv Exploras over the next week.
Then you’ll need to sign up to ShowMax – go to ShowMax.com and sign up - you
can even opt for a free trial to see if you like it before you commit.
ShowMax costs R99 per month. Payment is easy and can be done
through PayPal, credit card payment or through your DStv account for greater
convenience and uninterrupted viewing.
NB: Because it’s
streamed content, data usage charges will apply. A high data cap or uncapped
data service (streaming at 4 Mbps or higher) is recommended.
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