Showmax has today announced a new partnership with Safaricom that will see subscribers get a 2-month subscription to the video streaming platform and 1GB of data. According to Showmax, this should make it easier for subscribers to pay and watch for content on the platform. The company says that its customers have been asking for one data and subscription package and this should address that.
This 2-month bundle is 1-month extra from what is currently being offered and should help get people to start using the platform.
Through this new partnership, customers will be able to choose from two main bundles:
- Showmax Mobile (60 days) + 1GB Safaricom data for KES 389
- Showmax Pro Mobile (60 days) + 3GB Safaricom data for KES 1299
The deal will be valid all the way through to 31 March 2022 and is exclusive to Safaricom customers. It is applicable to new and existing Showmax subscribers. To get this offer:
- Dial *544*20#
- Choose option 2 (Showmax deal)
- You will get an SMS with the link directing to www.showmax.com/safaricom
- From there, you can sign in and choose the bundle you wish to activate and pay for it via M-Pesa.
“We’re always looking at ways to make it easier for fans to watch Showmax,” says Nathan Hanley, Chief Expansion Officer – MultiChoice Connected Video. “Our partnership with Safaricom gives our customers the convenience of a single payment for both entertainment and data to make streaming quick and easy while giving them and extra 30 days of watching,” he added.
“As a digital first company, we want to avail affordable devices and data bundles and leverage our extensive 4G coverage to enable Kenyans access a new world of content from the comfort of their phones. Through this partnership, our customers can now enjoy their favourite shows on Showmax using bundles that provide value and convenience,” said Peter Ndegwa, CEO – Safaricom PLC.
Showmax Pro features the AFCON tournament, as well as the English Premier League, Serie A and La Liga matches plus a wide range of live sport from SuperSport including the Winter Olympics, pro boxing, international marathons and IAAF athletics on top of the full Showmax entertainment catalogue.
Read: Showmax Kenya Packages and Price and Ways to Pay
