Multichoice considers offering sports-only subscription package

SuperSport channels may soon be available as a stand-alone subscription offering from MultiChoice.
The satellite television service, which operates across several African countries, offers exclusive viewing of major sports matches and events via the SuperSport channels.
SuperSport airs sports matches and events such as the Formula One, English Premier League, United Rugby Championship and all Springbok and Proteas matches.
Currently, an estimated 3.5 million households across Africa access SuperSport via the DStv platform.
Speaking to Jan Vermeulen, editor at Mybroadband.co.za says this move was inevitable, given how MultiChoice have been losing subscribers over the last few years.

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