Multichoice Mulling Sports-Only Package

<blockquote><b>MultiChoice is investigating unbundling its popular SuperSport line-up from its other DStv channels as part of a broad channel composition review to address changing consumer preferences.</b><br><br>The broadcaster told MyBroadband it has accelerated its efforts into exploring potential changes to the composition of its DStv bouquets.<br><br><b>This includes considering whether certain bundled elements, such as SuperSport and General Entertainment, could be offered differently in future, the company said.</b><br><br><b>MultiChoice said the initiative was still in its early stages</b> and that it was still assessing the offerings commercial impact and customer value.<br><br>It is also too early to comment on the specifics of any potential modelincluding whether changes would be optional or how pricing might be structured, MultiChoice said.<br><br>We remain committed to delivering flexibility and value to our customers and will share further updates as and when there is meaningful progress to report.<br><br><b>DStvs extensive sports offering is considered its biggest drawing card.</b> The broadcaster provides live coverage of all major rugby, cricket, football, golf, tennis, and motorsport events.<br><br><b>Over the years, many people have expressed interest in a package with only its SuperSport channels at a more affordable price</b> than its flagship Premium subscription.<br><br><b>MultiChoices prospective new owner, Groupe Canal+, offers a dedicated sports bouquet separate from its main subscription.</b><br><br>The French broadcasters Canal+ Sport package boasts nine sports channels and an Apple TV+ subscription for 34.99 (R720) per month.<br><br><b>If Canal+ plans to use a similar strategy for DStv if its acquisition pans out, a separate SuperSport offering may become a reality.</b><br><br>Canal+ wont strip out sport from the existing package setup since it forms an integral part of the traditional pay-TV bundle, Ferreira said.<br><br><b>Canal+ and MultiChoice still need to get final approval for the transaction from the Competition Tribunal and the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa).</b><br><br>The Competition Commission has already greenlit the transaction, recommending that the Tribunal conditionally approve the transaction.<br><br><b>If all goes according to plan, the two broadcasters expect the transaction to be completed by October 2025.</b></blockquote><br><a rel=ugc href="https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/598578-dstv-could-launch-sports-only-packages.html">https://mybroadband.co.za/news/broadcasting/598578-dstv-could-launch-sports-only-packages.html</a>
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