{"id":96231,"date":"2015-08-19T16:18:09","date_gmt":"2015-08-19T14:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/?p=96231"},"modified":"2015-08-19T16:28:45","modified_gmt":"2015-08-19T14:28:45","slug":"netflix-competitor-showmax-launches-in-sa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/businesstech.co.za\/news\/media\/96231\/netflix-competitor-showmax-launches-in-sa\/","title":{"rendered":"Netflix competitor ShowMax launches in SA"},"content":{"rendered":"

ShowMax<\/a><\/strong>, the\u00a0Netflix competitor from Naspers, has launched in South Africa.<\/p>\n

The streaming service went live on 19 August, featuring international and local TV shows along with Hollywood movies as part of its content library<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Tablets, smartphones, smart TVs, and PCs are all supported by the video on demand service.<\/p>\n

Following its launch, ShowMax outlined which broadband connection you will need to run the service, which devices are supported, and the pricing structures of its two content tiers.<\/p>\n

Broadband and device\u00a0requirements<\/h3>\n

It is recommended that ShowMax users have at least a 2Mbps<\/strong> Internet connection, while the company suggests a\u00a04Mbps uncapped account<\/strong> or faster for an “improved viewing experience”.<\/p>\n

Internet browsers compatible for PC viewing are:<\/p>\n

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  • Internet Explorer<\/li>\n
  • Chrome<\/li>\n
  • Firefox<\/li>\n
  • Safari<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Tablets, smartphones, and smart TVs will require the free ShowMax application<\/strong> to stream content.<\/p>\n

    Pricing and payment options<\/h3>\n

    ShowMax offers a free account<\/strong>, which gives you limited access to its content library. Users can sign up using an email address, or their Twitter or Facebook account.<\/p>\n

    The service’s “premium tier” gives full access to the content library, and costs R99 per month<\/strong>. Payment options include debit or credit card, PayPal, or ShowMax voucher codes.<\/p>\n

    A free 7-day trial of the “premium” service is available with no obligations.<\/p>\n

    In terms of using multiple devices to stream ShowMax content: five devices can\u00a0be registered to an\u00a0account, with two allowed to access content simultaneously.<\/p>\n

    The following devices are\u00a0supported:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • iPhone and iPads running iOS 7 or higher<\/li>\n
    • Android phones and tablets running Android 4.1.0 or higher<\/li>\n
    • Samsung Smart TVs (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)<\/li>\n
    • Samsung Tizen Smart TVs (2015)<\/li>\n
    • LG NetCast Smart TVs (2012, 2013, 2014)<\/li>\n
    • LG WebOS Smart TVs (2014, 2015)<\/li>\n
    • PCs and laptops<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n