Showmax Pro subscribers received important news regarding forthcoming adjustments in a recent statement. It was detailed in the letter that was sent to users of Showmax Pro about the future of the platform, including its demise and the transition to DStv Stream.
Showmax Pro, a streaming service with sports, entertainment, and live material that came out in the middle of 2020, has been popular all over Africa since then. As part of a more considerable change, Showmax will now only focus on the Premier League, which is one of the most popular football leagues on the continent.
Showmax Pro will no longer be available on November 30, 2023. Multichoice is working with NBCUniversal and Sky to improve the Showmax viewing experience.
With its 30% stake in Showmax, NBCUniversal will provide technology and content, and Sky will add a lot of programming. Showmax is testing its new streaming app with a small group of subscribers, which suggests it will soon be available to everyone.
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Important note for Showmax Pro subscribers:
Charges for Subscriptions: When your subscription expires in October, Showmax won’t charge you. Subscriptions will end on October 1, 2023, and subscribers will not be charged beyond October 30, 2023.
Transition to DStv Stream: Existing Showmax Pro subscribers will be transitioned to DStv Stream. Multichoice’s new online streaming platform, DStv Stream, offers live and on-demand entertainment from DStv’s huge catalog without a dish or decoder.
Exclusive South African Offer: Showmax Pro users in South Africa can access DStv Compact Plus Stream for the same price as their Pro subscription to continue watching live sports and other programming. Showmax explained that South African Showmax Pro subscribers are treated differently than others on the continent due to market specifics. South African Pro subscribers received exclusive material like the UEFA Champions League.
Continued Packages: In places where DStv Stream is available, like Kenya and a few other African countries, existing customers will be offered DStv Stream packages with prices similar to their Showmax Pro subscriptions.
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Availability in Multiple African Countries: DStv Stream deals will be available in several African countries, including Nigeria, Botswana, Namibia, Ghana, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe, according to Showmax.
The switch to DStv Stream is a significant change in the streaming market, and it could give people who want to watch good entertainment and sports material new options.