Philippines Telco Operator Globe to Leverage Roku Streaming Platform for New Globe Streamwatch Device; First Roku Powered partner to offer streaming stick form factor in the Philippines by November this year.

Roku Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) and Globe Telecom today announced the signing of a Roku Powered licensing agreement allowing Globe to leverage Roku’s streaming platform including its operating system, channel store and streaming players to launch a new Globe Streamwatch device in the Philippines.

“Globe is one of the leading telecom providers in the Philippines, with millions of cellular and broadband customers. It is a logical next step for Globe to launch a streaming device to its customers to enhance their entertainment experience at home. With the Roku Powered licensing program telco operators such as Globe can launch internet-delivered TV services quickly by leveraging our powerful streaming platform,” said Andrew Ferrone, vice president of pay TV at Roku.

Martha Sazon, Senior Vice President for Globe At Home said, “The collaboration with Roku allows us to give our customers more streaming device choices and a new streaming experience all together. Globe Streamwatch is easy to use and enjoy. By just plugging and activating the device, our customers will readily have access to a wealth of entertainment available at home even without cable connection.”

Globe is the first Roku Powered partner that will offer a streaming stick form factor to its customers. Globe Streamwatch users will be able to watch a variety of content across free and paid channels in different categories including sports, lifestyle, fashion, and more. It comes with three months access to top streaming services such as NETFLIX, Disney Channel Apps and HOOQ.

Globe Streamwatch can be best enjoyed with a Globe At Home plan. To learn more about this latest streaming device, visit shop.globe.com.ph/streamwatch.

SKY unleashes its newest products One SKY and SKYdirect in Cebu to bring its superior brand of entertainment to more families.

Filipino families can now enjoy the convenience and premium entertainment brought by One SKY, an all-in-one subscription plan that integrates its suite of internet, cable, and video-on-demand services for a more enriching digital entertainment experience.

One SKY postpaid plans will allow families to access SKYbroadband’s high-speed internet, watch SKYcable’s premium HD cable TV, connect to SKYmobi’s mobile internet for cable shows on the go, and catch SKY On Demand’s live and on-demand video streaming of cable shows and movies.

The launch of One SKY marks SKY Cable’s foray into convergent services for Filipinos in the evolving digital media landscape.  As an ABS-CBN company, SKY Cable’s introduction of One SKY also complements ABS-CBN’s transformation into an agile digital company.

On SKYcable, Filipino families can bond by watching cable TV channels that cater to every family member. They can also watch channels in high definition like ABS-CBN HD, ANC HD, S+A HD, HBO HD, RTL-CBS Entertainment HD, Cartoon Network HD, and Disney HD, among others.

From left: Abbigail Ng Sy – Head Product Manager, SKYdirect, Jerome Almirante, Head of Converged Products, OTT/Digital, Kino Sarabosing, SKY General Manager for Cebu, and Ruel hechanova, SKY Visayas Cluster Head

“We have chosen the channels that are most relevant to Filipinos because we value their viewing habits. This is why we give them exclusive access to high definition channels and give them top-rating channels like NBA Premium HD, which we will offer for plans as low as P1,599 per month,” Claudia Suarez, SKY’s head for consumer product business explained.

Meanwhile, the high-speed connection powered by SKYbroadband enables families at home to stream shows seamlessly on multiple gadgets via SKY On Demand and explore the internet with no limits.

SKYmobi, SKY’s mobile internet service, provides families with easy access to cable TV shows anytime, anywhere when they are far from home through SKY On Demand, the only online video service in the country that allows users to watch live foreign and cable TV channels on different gadgets for free based on their SKYcable subscription. A selection of popular shows from top cable TV channels are also shown on SKY on Demand after an episode has aired on TV.

Families also have an option to enhance their One SKY subscription plan by adding channels individually or in packs via SKY Select and availing of monthly pay-per-view offers. One SKY plans also grant subscribers exclusive access to HBO GO, HBO’s video-on-demand platform exclusively available in the Philippines through SKY, where viewers can explore HBO’s diverse show lineup including “Westworld” and “Game of Thrones” shortly after an episode premieres.

“SKY recognizes the changing habits of the Filipino family, as well as their increasing reliance on internet connectivity for their daily activities. One SKY is a bundle that offers a seamless connected experience to families through only one subscription,” March Ventosa, SKY Cable chief operating officer said.

He added, “This is how we empower Filipinos and underscore our vision to bring the best content experiences closer to Kapamilya homes.”

One SKY offers postpaid subscription plans starting at P1,599 per month with internet speeds ranging from 8 to 64 Mbps for unlimited home consumption paired with a strong lineup of cable TV channels. For families who are always on the go, mobile internet access via SKYmobi may also be added for as low as P499 per month.

Meanwhile, families who live in far-flung areas in Cebu can have access to the best content through SKYdirect, SKY’s direct-to-home satellite pay TV service. Similar to SKYcable, SKYdirect showcases a mix of foreign and local cable channels including ABS-CBN HD, DZMM TeleRadyo, Knowledge Channel, Myx, Lifestyle, Tagalized Movie Channel (TMC), Nickelodeon, Warner TV HD, and TLC, among others. Option to subscribe to pay-per-view offerings are also available to SKYdirect subscribers as well as free monthly movie marathons. SKYdirect’s prepaid plans are available beginning at P99, while its postpaid plans start at P250.

We all watch movies. Some watch them for entertainment whereas some watch them for motivational purposes. Whatever maybe the purpose, most of us are addicted to movies. Traditionally, watching a movie was something which could only be done by going to the theatres or buying expensive DVDs. Even on the televisions, you’re not free to watch movies of your own wish and you watch what the channel operator wants you to. So for solving this problem we have come up with a list of applications that lets you watch movies on your mobile devices irrespective of the time place and situation.

1. iflix– Official Download Link
Simple user interface, an array of movies to choose from and a number of astonishing features are the reasons why iFlix is on the top of the list. You can choose from the quality of the video and to download the videos to watch later. If you’re fine with your internal media player, you can watch your movies with that and if you don’t have a media player, you have an option to watch it in app’s inbuilt player.

2. Netflix – Official Download Link
Netflix has the biggest library of movies to choose from. From 90s classics to the newly released ones, almost every movie is present in this application. One thing that makes it different from other players in the market is the ‘no commitment’ feature which gives you the freedom of cancelling the subscription anytime you want to. So you won’t have to unnecessarily pay the subscription charges till a specific date.

3. Popcorn Time – Official Download Link
Popcorn time has a user interface which makes browsing and watching movies very easy. The movies in this application are arranged in a systematic category with their name and genre. So if you’re someone who’s looking for a mobile app for movie, install this application and grab your popcorns.

4. Cinemabox – Official Download Link
Cinemabox is an application that has been made by the creators of PlayBox HD. This application supports chromecast so you can not only enjoy your movies on your mobile devices but also on your big screens. You will have to download it in the form of an apk and later install it because it is not available in the app store. Make sure your ‘unknown settings’ option is turned on. You can turn it on by going to settings, then security and at last turning it on by sliding the horizontal button.

5. Viewster – Official Download Link
Viewster can be downloaded through Playstore or as an apk. This app supports movie streaming on mobile devices as well as on the big screens with the support of chromecast. One thing that makes this application different from the rest of the apps in the list is that it does not feature mainstream hit bollywood/Hollywood movies and instead promotes the hidden gems and underrated movies that not much people have heard of.