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MTN zero-rates FrontRow data usage

Gugu LourieBy Gugu Lourie2015-09-10No Comments2 Mins Read
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MTN subscribers are in for an entertainment treat following the announcement by MTN that it has zero rated the data usage for streaming content on FrontRow. By Staff Writer


 

The decision to zero rate data usage means that MTN customers who are subscribed to FrontRow can watch thousands of their favourite movies and TV series available on the FrontRow bouquet without incurring any data costs.

The zero rating of FrontRow gives its subscribers access to over 2 300 hours of premium content, including TV series such as The Office, Sherlock, 30 Rock and Mad Men, movies, music videos, kids shows and documentaries.

Says Larry Annetts, Executive Sales & Marketing: MTN South Africa: “The decision to zero-rate data usage on FrontRow is

MTN chief marketing officer, Larry Annetts
MTN chief marketing officer, Larry Annetts

part of our strategic intent of offering a distinct customer experience and enhancing our current Video on Demand services. The zero rating of data will ensure that our customers can access the best entertainment on the move.”

The decision to zero rate data usage comes in the backdrop of a reduction of the FrontRow subscription rates to R119.

“This is an exceptional market first,” says Stephen Watson, Managing Director of Discover Digital, the service provider that runs the platform.

 

“This is something that not only enables a value-added experience amongst current FrontRow users, but now brings world class entertainment to a broader South African public taking top TV shows and movies to South Africans, who previously were unable to experience premium content, now in an affordable way.”

FrontRow is currently the only service to have all six major Hollywood studios represented, including offering a subscription option and rent-as-you-go option.

In addition to the Hollywood slate, FrontRow has recently acquired some of the best current British content from BBC Worldwide, Endemol and Fremantle, including titles such as The Honourable Women, Orphan Black and Sherlock (BBC Worldwide), cooking show, Jamie’s Kitchen (Fremantle) which is in the service from late October and Peaky Blinders (Endemol).

“The high data costs are a major barrier for entry for consumers into the video on demand space. We believe that this proposition will enable hard-pressed consumers to access the latest movies and TV series without having to worry about bill shock,” said Annetts.

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