April 5, 2024

SPI International Brings FilmBox Channels to Middle East and Africa

SPI International rolls out FilmBox Channels to regions in the Middle East and Africa. By Ching Wai.

MEA - Partnering with Digital Virgo, SPI International has launched FilmBox Action, FilmBox Family and FilmBox Middle East in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This includes South Africa, Ghana, Botswana, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Kuwait, Morocco and Tunisia. The channels will be part of the basic tier, and are available on platforms like PLAYVOD, Veedz.TV, Unlimited Streaming, Moov TV and MTTV.

Content includes thrillers, westerns, horror movies, and science fiction on FilmBox Action; family content on FilmBox Family; and a curated selection of Hollywood Blockbusters, classics and popular films on FilmBox Middle East.

Managing director of Western Europe and Africa at SPI International, Georgina Twiss, said, “We’re thrilled to introduce FilmBox channels on Digital Virgo platforms in South Africa, Ghana, Botswana and with Arabic subtitles in the Middle East. This expansion reflects our commitment to providing diverse, high-quality content that resonates with audiences globally. We believe these channels will further enhance the entertainment experience for viewers in these regions.”

CMO at Digital Virgo, Vincent Taradel, said of this partnership between Digital Virgo and SPI International, “Digital Virgo remains committed to enhancing its value proposition to Telecom Operators through the provision of TV and VOD platforms that are ever richer in functionality and content. The renewed partnership with SPI International is part of this overall strategy.”

SPI International is a global media company based in the Netherlands that operates 42 TV channels and multiple digital products worldwide. The company is a significant player in global content distribution and broadcasting. Digital Virgo is one of the world’s leading specialists in mobile payment through telecom operators’ billing solutions.

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