WarnerMedia
Entertainment Network is partnering with Triple T Broadband of Thailand to
launch HBO GO under its service carrier 3BB to cater to the rising viewers’ demand
to watch videos on the move.
The agreement allows Triple T’s service carrier 3BB to offer
its 3.3 million subscribers access to the HBO channel and its content – via the
HBO GO app – through a range of broadband packages. At the same time, HBO GO
will also be available for download as a standalone service from the App Store
or Play Store.
HBO GO allows
subscribers unlimited access to stream and download thousands of hours of
non-stop and uncut entertainment. This includes the latest first-run Hollywood
blockbusters and exclusive original content from HBO and CINEMAX, as well as
Asian movies, series and its all-time favourite kids’ programmes. This is
priced at Bt149 (approximately US$4.70) a month with a 7-day free trial.
Within the app,
the live TV function can stream six of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks’
channels: HBO, HBO SIGNATURE, HBO HITS, HBO FAMILY, CINEMAX and RED BY HBO. Each HBO GO account can be
viewed on two concurrent streams across five registered devices and the service
has Airplay and Chromecast functionality.
3BB’s High Speed Gigitainment packages, which now include
HBO GO and other entertainment options such as MonoMax and Karaoke app, start
at Bt629, upsized from the traditional data packages priced at Bt590.
“HBO has a new home in Thailand and it’s great news for
those who love streaming our channels, and watching the latest blockbuster
movies and series anytime, anywhere,” said Clement Schwebig, managing director
of WarnerMedia Entertainment Networks, Southeast Asia, Pacific and China, which
manages HBO in Asia. “3BB has big plans for HBO GO, and their tremendous
enthusiasm and commitment is clear.”
WarnerMedia’s suite of 6 HBO linear channels will also be available on 3BB’s
IPTV service, which is scheduled to launch later this year.