iflix and TM extend entitlement to its customers

• TM subscribers can now enjoy an additional year of unlimited access to iflix
• UniFi, Streamyx 4Mbps and 8Mbps subscribers are entitled to unlimited access till Dec 31, 2017

IFLIX and Telekom Malaysia Bhd (TM) on Feb 22 announced that the companies have extended their entitlement to subscribers, offering eligible UniFi and Streamyx customers continued access to iflix’s service.

Now, both new and existing UniFi and Streamyx 4Mbps and 8Mbps subscribers are entitled to unlimited access to iflix from now till Dec 31, 2017, courtesy of TM.

This latest offer represents a deepening of the relationship between the companies, who previously announced their collaboration to offer TM’s premium broadband subscribers one-year of access to the iflix service (valued at RM120), compliments of TM.

Iflix Group head of Asia David Goldstein (pic, top right) said: “We are thrilled to see such strong demand for iflix from TM customers and further strengthen our relationship with Malaysia’s leading fixed broadband provider. It has been an exceptional year and half since we launched our service, and our partnership with TM has been a key part of our growth story. Now, TM customers who love entertainment can enjoy their extended access period to iflix’s vast library of thousands of top TV shows, movies and more, until the end of 2017.”

Commenting on the extension of the promotion, TM New Media executive vice president Jeremy Kung (pic bottom right) said, “We are happy to extend our partnership with iflix, our first collaboration with an OTT player and the 1st in Asean for iflix. The collaboration allows TM customers to enjoy an extensive library of content from iflix which complements our IPTV service – HyppTV.

“This is a win-win situation for both parties as well as our customers, and is in line with our brand promise, “Life Made Easier”.  As Malaysia’s Convergence Champion, we are always open to collaborate with more OTT partners to fulfill the changing viewing behaviour of our customers, particularly the younger generations who are inclined towards using multiple devices.”

Now available in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Maldives, and Pakistan, iflix additionally announced its joint venture with Zain, iflix Arabia, to launch its service in the MENA region.

For eligible TM subscribers who are yet to activate their iflix access, simply download the iflix app or go to iflix.com while connected to the UniFi or Streamyx network, create an iflix account and they will be automatically granted an unlimited access until Dev 31, 2017. said, “We are happy to extend our partnership with iflix, our first collaboration with an OTT player and the 1st in Asean for iflix. The collaboration allows TM customers to enjoy an extensive library of content from iflix which complements our IPTV service – HyppTV.

“This is a win-win situation for both parties as well as our customers, and is in line with our brand promise, “Life Made Easier”.  As Malaysia’s Convergence Champion, we are always open to collaborate with more OTT partners to fulfill the changing viewing behaviour of our customers, particularly the younger generations who are inclined towards using multiple devices.”

Now available in Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Brunei, Maldives, and Pakistan, iflix additionally announced its joint venture with Zain, iflix Arabia, to launch its service in the MENA region.

For eligible TM subscribers who are yet to activate their iflix access, simply download the iflix app or go to iflix.com while connected to the UniFi or Streamyx network, create an iflix account and they will be automatically granted an unlimited access until Dev 31, 2017.    
 
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