MultiChoice Group has added another rival streaming service to its new DStv Ultra personal video recorder (PVR) and satellite set-top box.

The JSE-listed pay-TV operator said on Tuesday that Amazon Prime Video has now been added to Ultra, joining Netflix in the group’s first PVR set-top box capable with built-in internet access and streaming apps.

“DStv customers with a Prime Video membership can now access the entertainment service, ranging from movies and TV series, including Amazon Originals. with a click of a button on the Explore Ultra, ”MultiChoice said in a statement.

Other streaming services that are already available out of the box are Nerflix, Showmax, Box Office, and Joox (music).

MultiChoice launched the next-generation Explora Ultra on November 12. The box is capable of delivering 4K content and Dolby Atmos audio and has built-in Wi-Fi, a redesigned interface (designed to display linear and on-demand content quickly), and a redesigned remote control.

MultiChoice said at the time of Ultra’s launch that more streaming providers would be added to the platform in time. The new box is made in South Africa and costs a recommended R2 499 or R3 699 with installation. – © 2020 NewsCentral Media