The Australian pay television company Foxtel has announced in the following press release, from their official website, foxtel.com.au, that the cable and satellite television provider's brand new IPTV (Internet Protocol television) service called Foxtel Play went live on Tuesday 30th July 2013, ahead of its official launch on Sunday 11th August 2013.
The Internet TV service, which is offering even more Australians access to Foxtel's extensive programme library, is being delivered over the internet initially to eligible Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox 360 and PC and Mac computers, enabling customers with a broadband connection to watch programs from Foxtel's amazing range of kids, sports, drama, entertainment, documentary and movie channels, including Nickelodeon Australia, live or on catch-up with no lock-in contract and no installation costs.
Foxtel has also announced that its highly acclaimed Foxtel Go service will be available to Foxtel Play subscribers as part of their subscription. Customers can access Foxtel Go on up to two registered devices including iPads and selected iPhones and selected Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Original Foxtel Press Release:
Foxtel Play Goes Live
Offers greater freedom of access to more households plus Foxtel Go
Foxtel announced that Foxtel Play has gone live today ahead of its official launch on Sunday August 11.
Foxtel Play is a new internet TV service, offering even more Australians access to Foxtel’s unbeatable programming. Delivered over the internet initially to eligible Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox 360 and PC and Mac computers, Foxtel Play enables customers with a broadband connection to watch programs from Foxtel’s amazing range of sports, drama, entertainment, documentary and movie channels live or on catch-up with no lock-in contract and no installation costs.
Foxtel Play offers customers access to content as soon as they sign up and enables them to subscribe by the month and pay as they go, with prices starting at $25 per month. With no lock-in contract, subscribers can stop and start their subscription month-to-month, to suit their circumstances or viewing choices.
A new flexible package structure will allow customers to choose from four basic genre-based packages priced at $25 for one, $35 for two, $45 for three and $50 for four. Sport and Premium Drama and Movies can be purchased for a further $25 each. This means that a sports or movies enthusiast can now get Foxtel’s comprehensive offering in one of those genres plus a range of additional channels of their choosing in one basic genre-based package for $50 per month or less than $12 per week.
Foxtel Play packages will feature over 40 live channels including Fox Sports 1, 2 and 3, Foxtel Movie channels, Showcase, FOX8, Arena, Lifestyle, History, Discovery, A&E, National Geographic, UKTV, FX, SoHo, MTV, Universal Channel, ESPN, Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon and Disney Channel and hundreds of catch up video on-demand titles.
Foxtel also announced that its highly acclaimed Foxtel Go service will be available to Foxtel Play subscribers as part of their subscription. Customers can access Foxtel Go on up to two registered devices including iPads and selected iPhones and selected Samsung smartphones and tablets.
Richard Freudenstein, Foxtel Chief Executive said, “We’re thrilled to offer Foxtel Play as a new way to introduce more people to our unparalleled programming. Our core set-top box subscribers are already experiencing great features, including Foxtel Go and On Demand. Now, Foxtel Play gives even more Australians who might not be able to access the core service the freedom and flexibility to enjoy Foxtel across multiple connected devices and at price points to suit different budgets and tastes.”
Jim Rudder, Foxtel Executive Director of Product added, “Foxtel Play broadens our internet TV service and gives customers a Foxtel internet TV offering across a host of devices. We’ve also had fantastic feedback to Foxtel Go since its launch and have responded by upping the number and type of devices customers can use to access it.”
Foxtel Play will be offered with a 7 day free trial for new subscribers and is available with no commitment, no installation and no upfront costs.
Foxtel Play is available today on eligible Samsung Smart TVs, Xbox 360 and PC/ Mac computers and is coming soon to eligible LG smart TVs.
Foxtel Play is available over Ethernet and WiFi internet connections for Xbox 360 and eligible Samsung Smart TVs while Foxtel Go is available over 3G/4G networks and WiFi for tablets and smartphones. See full list of compatible devices here: www.foxtel.com.au/foxtelplay/howitworks. Not all channels/content are available on all devices with Foxtel Play and Foxtel Go. Recommended Internet speeds apply. Internet connection with minimum speed of at least 3Mbps required to view Foxtel Play and Foxtel Go. ISP and data charges may apply. Video quality may vary according to connection type. Only available for use in Australia. Foxtel Go available on compatible smartphones and tablet devices running an eligible operating system. You must subscribe to the relevant channel/tier in your Foxtel Play pack to access corresponding content on Foxtel Go. Not all channels available on Foxtel Go. Foxtel and some services not available to all homes. Xbox LIVE Gold subscription required for use on Xbox 360 (charges apply). Free first 7 days of Live TV and Catch Up offering for new Australian residential users. Additional charges apply for Foxtel pay-per view titles. Credit card details are required at time of sign up for any ongoing direct debit subscription payments if you do not cancel your subscription during the first 7 days. A refundable $10 pre-authorisation fee is required upon registration. Ongoing subscription fees reflective of your package apply unless you cancel your subscription. Offer ends 31 October 2013. Full terms and conditions available at: www.foxtelplay.com.au. Apple, iPad and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
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