Amazon video-on-demand widens the choices for viewing public in SA
SA consumers are spoiled for choice with Amazon’s launch on Wednesday of its video-on-demand (VOD) service, Amazon Prime Video. Increased internet availability in SA has widened access to entertainment and media products and services and created new opportunities for companies. Local and international VOD services launched in SA in recent years include Netflix, Naspers-owned Showmax and Discover Digital. Amazon Prime Video charges $2.99 for shows such as The Grand Tour from Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May, The Man in the High Castle, Transparent, Mozart in the Jungle, Tumble Leaf and other Hollywood content. The monthly subscription is less than those for existing video on demand services including Showmax and Netflix. "We are excited to announce that starting today, fans around the world have access to Prime Video," said Tim Leslie, international vice-president for Amazon Prime Video. The service, launched in 200 countries, has shows in English plus French, Italian, ...
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