TV Series Press Release: You Can Now Buy ShowMax Vouchers At Makro

Published March 17, 2016

We reported a while back how ShowMax started rolling out their voucher based subscriptions and how that can be a massive deal for some South Africans. We touched on how it is sometimes difficult to buy subscriptions with credit cards and having the option to buy a voucher at a store where you get your groceries can be very appealing.

ShowMax have since been hard at work securing more locations where this option is available. They have successfully locked down one of the biggest retailers in South Africa, namely Makro. You’ll now be able to buy ShowMax vouchers at all participating Makro retailers.

ShowMax expands local partnerships to improve access to internet TV

Prepaid vouchers for ShowMax are now available at all Makro stores nationwide. Makro joins Pick n Pay, CNA and Game stores where ShowMax vouchers can be purchased.

- Vouchers are available for one, three and six months.

- Prices are R99 (one month), R297 (three months), and R594 (six months).

- The voucher can be purchased with cash and activated at the store.

- Once activated at the till the voucher can be captured on the ShowMax website.

16 March 2016

ShowMax continues to partner with local businesses to improve access to internet TV in South Africa. With prepaid vouchers now available at Makro, Game, CNA and Pick n Pay stores, this gives access to many viewers who do not have a credit card or PayPal account. Prepaid vouchers can also be bought online using eBucks.

One of the major obstacles holding back the uptake of internet TV in South Africa is the cost of internet. Which is why ShowMax is partnering with internet service providers (ISPs), like Telkom, to give subscribers access to high-speed internet at an affordable price.

John Kotsaftis, CEO at ShowMax said:

“These partnerships are a big deal for us to give users a really convenient experience. The in-store vouchers are about giving subscribers more options to pay. For the ISPs it’s about looking at ways to give our users fast internet at a fair price to stream and download ShowMax content.”

Through these partnerships and unique features, like the download function to overcome sporadic internet connectivity, ShowMax is addressing real consumer needs in South Africa to break down the barriers holding back the proliferation of internet TV.

“We are developing ShowMax to address specific challenges in the South African market like the fact that many consumers don’t have a credit card. The same applies to the lack of internet connectivity, which is why our app supports downloads.”

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