MultiChoice reveal their plans for all DStv streaming users
Things are changing at Multichoice as streaming plans are revealed.
MultiChoice, the South African operator of the DStv satellite television service, recently revealed plans to limit streaming for their customers.
The move is an effort to reduce bandwidth consumption and improve the quality of service for all customers.
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This will definitely be a game changer for all DStv subscribers.
The new streaming limits will be implemented in two phases.
In the first phase, customers will be limited to streaming three simultaneous streams per account.
This means that if one person is watching a show on DStv Catch Up, another person in the household can be streaming another show at the same time, but no more than three streams at any one time.
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In the second phase, customers will be limited to streaming two simultaneous streams per account.
This means that if one person is watching a show on DStv Catch Up, another person in the household can be streaming another show, but no more than two streams at any one time.
MultiChoice also announced that they will be introducing a new streaming package with no streaming limits.
This package will be available to customers who are willing to pay a higher subscription fee.
The streaming limit plans are an effort to reduce bandwidth consumption and improve the quality of service for all customers.
By limiting the number of simultaneous streams, MultiChoice hopes to reduce buffering and improve playback quality for all users.
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The new streaming limits are a positive step forward for MultiChoice and the DStv service.
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