MultiChoice Group has reversed course on its determination to restrict DStv Stream to just one system at a time, a transfer that led to criticism from shoppers when the restriction was first imposed.
The change, which is with fast impact, will enable clients to stream content material from DStv concurrently on two units, together with good TVs.
The broadcaster mentioned the choice to permit for 2 concurrent streams is in response to “altering viewing habits” the place “extra households now stream individually on private units”.
MultiChoice beforehand restricted the variety of concurrent streams in an effort to stamp out password sharing, which has grow to be an issue for streaming media firms worldwide.
The change impacts DStv Premium, Compact Plus and Compact subscribers and never these on the entry-level bouquets. DStv Stream standalone clients may also profit from an extra concurrent stream on any system, MultiChoice mentioned.
“The newest improvement builds on the DStv Stream enhancements launched final 12 months. These embody cloud PVR performance that gives the power to pause and rewind as much as 24 hours and not using a decoder, an improved ‘Watch from Begin’ function, a refreshed interface with personalised suggestions, higher general stability and AI-driven content material strategies – with every new function designed to make streaming seamless and extra consumer pleasant,” it mentioned.
Sports activities followers
It’s probably excellent news for sports activities followers, who may also now maintain tabs throughout a number of screens on stay sports activities occasions which are being broadcast on the MultiChoice-owned SuperSport channels on the similar time.
“DStv Premium clients, who already obtain Showmax at no additional value, now have entry to 2 DStv streams and two Showmax streams, bringing their whole concurrent streaming choices to 4,” MultiChoice mentioned in a press release.
“DStv Compact clients additionally now have two DStv streams, can add Showmax to their subscription at a reduction, and luxuriate in two Showmax streams, additionally giving them 4 concurrent streaming choices in whole.”
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MultiChoice South Africa CEO Byron du Plessis mentioned within the assertion: “With shifting viewing habits and rising connectivity, it’s the appropriate time to deliver again the second stream to complement our general worth proposition.”
MultiChoice, which generally implements value changes to its DStv bouquets each April, is predicted to announce its 2025 value changes within the coming days, TechCentral has learnt. — © 2025 NewsCentral Media
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