PCCW to launch Viu OTT internet video platform

News Broadband Hong Kong 23 OKT 2015
PCCW to launch Viu OTT internet video platform

PCCW Media plans to launch its Viu Over-the-top (OTT) video service. The internet video platform will debut on 26 October. The Viu OTT video service will initially be available in Hong Kong, to be gradually expanded across Asia including India, and the Middle East.

The Viu OTT video service launch is a strategic move to expand upon PCCW Media's earlier investment into Vuclip, a mobile video platform entertaining over 8 million subscribers across 10 countries.

Based on a freemium model, Viu OTT video service will offer Hong Kong users instant access to premium content sourced from Korea, Japan, Mainland China and Taiwan on multi-platforms and devices. Viu OTT service users will be able to watch shows anytime, anywhere and on the go.

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