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Telenor Myanmar to offer free iflix access

By Maria Santos
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Telenor Myanmar has teamed up with streaming entertainment service iflix to offer customers with unlimited streaming access to promote the operator’s new fixed broadband offerings.

Access will be provided to customers on Telenor’s 5Mbps, 10Mbps and 15Mbps broadband plans at no additional cost, giving customers the ability to consume thousands of hours of movies, TV shows and original programming.

Myanmar subtitles are available in both Zawgyi and Unicode and the content selection and marketing will be tailored to local audiences.

The iflix service is now available to over 1 billion customers throughout Asia and the MEA, with a focus on emerging markets.

In Asia-Pacific iflix is currently available in Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, Brunei, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Myanmar, Vietnam, Cambodia, Bangladesh and Nepal.

“Data demand is growing in Myanmar and people especially in major cities are accessing educational and entertainment content online more,” Telenor Myanmar head of fixed broadband and wholesale Tan Sian Tuang said.

“With Telenor’s broadband service, currently available in Yangon and Taunggyi, our customers can enjoy most consistent experience without worrying for data. Enriching our customers’ digital lives is a key part of our focus in Myanmar, and the partnership with iflix complements our efforts in delivering digital entertainment services that our users love.”

Telenor Myanmar has started introducing fiber-based home broadband services to augment its mobile offerings in the market.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Which specific Telenor broadband plans will include free iflix access?

A.

Free iflix access will be provided to customers who subscribe to Telenor's 5Mbps, 10Mbps, and 15Mbps fixed broadband plans. This entertainment service comes at no extra charge for those customers.

Q.

In which cities is Telenor's fixed broadband service currently available?

A.

Telenor's fixed broadband service, which includes the new iflix offering, is presently available to customers in Yangon and Taunggyi. The company is using this to augment its existing mobile offerings.

Q.

What content customisations has iflix made for the Myanmar market?

A.

iflix has tailored its content selection and marketing specifically for local audiences in Myanmar. Also, Myanmar subtitles are available for content, offered in both Zawgyi and Unicode formats.

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