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    SA’s new streaming service eVOD launched – here’s what it costs and what you can watch

    MarcéBy MarcéAugust 6, 2021Updated:October 1, 20211 Comment2 Mins Read
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    If you’re not launching a streaming service, what are you actually doing? South Africa is one video-on-demand streaming service richer, and it’s aptly named eVOD. That makes sense if you know that it’s developed by eMedia, the holding company behind e.tv, eNCA and Openview in a partnership with MTN. 

    eVOD is one of the only streaming services available to South Africans that features a free tier. Like Spotify’s free subscription, you’ll be served ads in exchange for free content streaming. In addition, there are also paid and transactional-based content. 

    This means users can opt to pay a monthly premium for complete access to the catalogue of shows, or pay a once-off fee to watch one particular show. 

    As part of the launch partnership, MTN will offer its customers 4GB of data per month to consume eVOD content. They will have to sign up for a subscription — and these include daily, weekly and monthly options:

    • Daily subscription: R5 
    • Weekly subscription: R15
    • Monthly subscription: R30

    What you can stream on eVOD

    Just like the big names — Netflix, HBO, Apple TV+, Amazon and even Showmax, eMedia is developing original movies and series for all its platforms. Just this time, it’s all locally made. This is likely where your subscription money is going, if you’re generous enough to pay for the content. 

    Otherwise, eVOD offers an extensive catalogue of local and international content. On the free plan, you’ll be able to stream titles like Is’Phindiselo, B&B, Beef!, Pawn and Ambitions. 

    If you deposit some cash into the app (available on iOS and Android, by the way), you’ll be able to treat your eyes to titles like Hustle, Atlantis, As Die Skoen Pas and Madiba. There’s also a decent blockbuster catalogue accessible through the premium subscription, which is a nice touch. 

    According to eMedia, its platform’s content will be streamed at an adaptive bitrate with a max resolution of 720p. Users will still have to pay for data when streaming (unless they’re on MTN and qualify for 4GB free), but capping the max resolution will cut back on the amount of data used per stream. 

    Source: TechCentral

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    If I had a business card, it'd say 'Digital Editor at Stuff'. But I don't because my gamertag is more useful than a business card. I write about tech industry, hardware, software, games and motoring.

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    1. Henry Howard on April 6, 2022 8:12 am

      Maybe they should stop lying to the people. Evod is the worst service you can subscribe to. They take your money for premium then you have a buggy platform, where you are unable to watch the series you wanted, and sometimes the episodes are not even loaded. They are welcome to contact me at henry.chantelle@gmail.com

      Evod took 4 x months subscriptions and I was able to watch maybe 3 episodes without an issue…

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