Showmax is a streaming service offered by Naspers, one of the largest media companies in Africa. It allows users to stream movies and TV shows on their computer or mobile device for a monthly subscription fee. The service was launched in 2015 and has since become popular among African audiences.
The Showmax platform works similarly to other streaming services such as Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video: users select from an extensive library of movies and television series available on demand. To access the content, customers must first subscribe to Showmax with either a credit card or an e-wallet payment method (such as PayPal). Once subscribed, customers can then use the app or website to browse through the selection of titles available for viewing.
One key difference between Showmax and similar services is that it offers both “on demand” and “catch up” content – meaning viewers can watch recently aired episodes of popular television programs without having missed them when they originally aired. Additionally, while some competitors only allow subscribers to view content within their own country’s borders; Showmax permits international viewership across many countries in Africa including South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria etc .
In terms of pricing plans , Showmax offers two main options : Standard Plan which costs R99/monthly) ,and Premium plan at R139/monthly . Customers who purchase an annual subscription will receive discounted rates for each plan respectively . In addition , there are also Family Plans which offer discounts if more than one family member subscribes under the same account – offering significant savings over individual subscriptions..
Finally , while most major banks accept payments made through Credit Card ; customers may also pay using electronic wallets such as Paypal , Neteller , Skrill etc . As well as prepaid debit cards like Entropay & Paysafecard – making payments easier even without direct bank accounts linked to your profile ..
