Black, Cell C’s answer to streaming services like Netflix and (more local) Showmax will shut down on 31 December 2019. The streaming service sent an SMS to current customers saying that after a ‘review of our product portfolio’, it’ll suspend the service.
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The state of mobile networks in South Africa is an… interesting one. With many customers losing trust in most of them over recent years.
‘Tis the time to be vigilant, because many a foe on the interwebs will try to spoil each weekly instalment of the last season of Game of Thrones.
Netflix has had a busy week — considering Apple has some news arriving this evening, that’s to be expected. Netflix, this Light Start is yours. Mostly.
Apple’s Apple TV announcement was almost a disappointment, but then it went ahead and brought out the big guns by announcing Apple TV Channels and Apple TV+.
South African TV viewers have a new video-on-demand to try called Viu. The service launches today and includes a catalogue of SABC and eTV content, along with a selection of ‘Viu originals’. Users can try the service free for 30 days and can access it using a web browser, or via dedicated apps for Android and iOS.
Video-streaming service Viu is officially entering the South African market and has partnered with the SABC to license local content.
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