OSN provides new online TV platform

Tapping into the growing appetite for digitized information and entertainment, the region’s major pay-TV network, OSN, says it is set to revolutionize the entertainment sector with the launch of Go by OSN, described as the new premium online TV service.
For only $ 10 per month, subscribers can enjoy thousands of hours of premium entertainment, including Hollywood blockbusters, critically-acclaimed Arabic productions, award-winning TV series and popular kids content, contract and commitment-free, in just a few clicks.
Go by OSN is compatible with all Internet providers, and is available on fixed, WiFi, 3G, and 4G mobile broadband across 22 countries in the MENA region. The service is currently available on PCs and Macs, smart phones and tablets. and will soon be launched on smart TVs and gaming consoles.
David Butorac, CEO, OSN, said: “We are witnessing one of the biggest shifts in technology since the launch of the Internet with mobile devices playing an increasingly important role in people’s lives today - especially the youth. As a pioneer of pay-TV, OSN has always believed in pushing the frontiers to achieve excellence in the region’s burgeoning television sector. With the launch of Go, not only is OSN setting another benchmark, but we are creating a platform that reflects the changing viewing habits of consumers across the region.”
In Saudi Arabia and the UAE alone, smart phone penetration is at 79 percent and 72 percent respectively, while mobile Internet access through smart phones stands at 84 percent and 83 percent respectively.
Emad Morcos, SVP, business development and digital at OSN, said: “Technology and consumer demands are changing quickly and Go has thrust us into an exciting wave of rapid digital growth following the success of our award-winning catch-up service, OSN Play.”