Singtel adds HOOQ to OTT video portal app
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Singtel has expanded its OTT video portal app CAST to incorporate the video on demand streaming service HOOQ.
HOOQ, a joint venture between Singtel, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Warner Bros, has a library of over 20,000 movies and TV series. It has launched across SEA and in India.
Movies are available on the platform up to 90 days after cinema release, and TV series are telecast on the same day as the US.
With its incorporation into CAST, the HOOQ content library can now be viewed on mobile devices, tablets or TV screens through Android TV or Chromecast.
CAST users will be offered a three-month trial of HOOQ, after which they can subscribe on a 12-month contract for S$4.90 per month. Access can also be purchased contract-free for S$7.90 per month.
“Hollywood, Asian and kids’ content are extremely popular with our customers. We are pleased to offer HOOQ’s vast selection in the palm of their hands or comfort of their own homes,” Singtel managing director home consumer Goh Seow Eng said.
“We will continue to expand CAST’s content library for our customers’ enjoyment.”
Questions & Answers
Q.What content does HOOQ offer and how quickly is new material available?
What content does HOOQ offer and how quickly is new material available?
HOOQ provides a library of over 20,000 movies and TV series, including Hollywood, Asian, and kids' content. Movies are accessible up to 90 days post-cinema release, while TV series are available on the same day as their US broadcast.
Q.How can users access HOOQ content through the CAST app?
How can users access HOOQ content through the CAST app?
Users can view HOOQ content on various devices, including mobile phones, tablets, and TV screens. This access is facilitated through Android TV or Chromecast, making the content available in multiple home environments.
Q.What are the subscription options and pricing for HOOQ after a trial period?
What are the subscription options and pricing for HOOQ after a trial period?
After a three-month trial, users can choose a 12-month contract for S$4.90 per month. Alternatively, a contract-free option is available at a cost of S$7.90 per month for those preferring more flexibility.
Q.Where has HOOQ already been launched outside of this new integration?
Where has HOOQ already been launched outside of this new integration?
HOOQ, a joint venture involving Singtel, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Warner Bros, has already been launched across Southeast Asia and in India prior to its incorporation into Singtel's CAST app.
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