About MultiChoice
Its dynamic technology platform and excellent bouquet of channels, built around compelling and premium movie and sports channels has resulted in the company building a significant television business across South Africa, broadcasting more than 80 video, over 40 audio and over 30 radio channels and more than 3 interactive channels, 24 hours a day on its DStv platform.
MultiChoice also owns M-Net/SuperSport which deliver premium thematic channels and exclusive content to the growing number of subscribers.
MultiChoice’s newest company DStv Mobile, is currently investigating and trialing technologies that will play a significant role in the transmission of the 2010 World Cup; namely DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast – Handheld). A mobile broadcast technology that allows for the digital terrestrial broadcast of live television channels to a mobile phone.
MultiChoice is one of the outstanding examples of a pioneering South African company, owned by Naspers, an international player providing entertainment, technology and e-commerce services.
MultiChoice’s involvement in South Africa goes beyond its core business. Through its corporate social investment, the company actively participates in social transformation and through technology, enables individuals and communities to help themselves ultimately leading to growth of the economy of the country.