KUALA LUMPUR: Unifi will be offering 12 new channels and seven new streaming applications via Unifi TV beginning Oct 1.
The dozen linear channels are Celestial Movies, CCM, K-Plus, GEM, AXN, Animax, HITS, HITS MOVIES, TechStorm, Arirang TV, SPOTV and SPOTV2.
The new streaming platforms are Amazon Prime Video, Lionsgate Play, TVBAnywhere+, iQiyi, Viu, ZEE5 and Simply South.
The streaming apps will be available on the Unifi Plus Box for home viewing or can be downloaded by subscribers via their smart devices in order to view wherever they are.
According to Unifi, the latest update will strengthen the brand's position as the leading convergence service provider in the country with world-class and high-quality entertainment for the home or while on the move.
Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) chief commercial officer, Anand Vijayan, said he was optimistic that the latest convergent offerings on Unifi TV would encourage new customers to register for subscriptions.
He added that with the new additions, Unifi TV would be offering a total of 73 channels and 10 streaming apps on its platform.
"Aside from that, this is the first time that apps like Lionsgate Play and Simply South would be available in Malaysia on a platform like Unifi TV, which is also the first content service provider in the country to offer a combination of linear channels and streaming applications via Unifi Plus Box," he said in a recent news report.
The Lionsgate Play streaming app is home to blockbuster movies, original and premium content and must-watch series.
Evergreen programming and iconic titles for the whole family are also available through the AXN, HITS and HITS MOVIES channels.
The new offerings present a wide variety of vernacular programmes and shows that will satisfy everyone as well.
Viu and iQiyi feature many well-known and exclusive Malay TV series, while those who enjoy Chinese content can check out Celestial Movies, CCM, iQiyi and TVBAnywhere.
For fans of Indian entertainment, there's Simply South and ZEE5 to satisfy their cravings.
Sports channels, SPOTV and SPOTV2, will be added on Oct 14 and will feature coverage of events such as the Tennis Grand Slam Wimbledon, US Open, MotoGP and The Open Championship (British Open).
As part of the new content launch, Unifi TV will offer free complimentary viewing of the 12 new channels to all Unifi TV Pack subscribers until Dec 31, 2021.
Ultimate Pack customers can enjoy exclusive streaming access to Lionsgate Play plus 1 additional app from a section of iQiyi, Viu, Simply South or ZEE5 at no extra cost.
Visit www.unifi.com.my for more details.