OpenView HD

OpenView (previously known as OpenView HD) is a free-to-view Direct Broadcast Satellite television provider in South Africa which is run by Platco Digital (part of the eMedia Group which includes free-to-air channel e.tv and the 24-hour news channel eNCA). It was launched on 15 October 2013, but struggled at first to grow its base.[1]

OpenView
CountrySouth Africa
Programming
Picture format576p, 1080i
Ownership
OwnerPlatco Digital
Sister channelse.tv and eNCA
History
Launched15 October 2013
Links
Websitewww.openviewforever.co.za

History

The sister company of e.tv, Platco Digital, launched the Openview HD platform on 16 October 2013.[2] The main reason was that the digital migration in South Africa was at a slow pace: Companies given tenders took too long to deliver, funding of subsidised decoders, and a debate between the major TV channels of whether DTT decoders should have conditional access or not.

In March 2016 eMedia brought in a new managing director, Patrick Conroy, who had previously run the groups news company including its 24-hour news service eNCA.

Growth has been attributed to Platco subsidizing its set-top-box to keep the retail price low and successfully negotiating distribution deals with South Africa's top retail chains. OpenView does not charge monthly subscription fees but instead relies on carriage fees and advertising.

The platform is expected to launch a streaming service.[3]

Channels[4][5]

Television

The first public-owned local channel owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation. It mainly focuses on local entertainment, music and lifestyle and educational programs.

The second public-owned local channel owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation, which mainly focuses on sports, news, soaps etc.

The third public-owned local channel owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation, which mainly focuses on international and local movies and soaps mostly in English.

The first free-to-air channel and the largest English spoken channel in South Africa. It mainly focuses on international movies and local soaps and it also broadcasts international content.

Is a general entertainment channel that serves up telenovelas and other programming.

A movie channel powered by e.tv which broadcasts family-friendly movies and dramas. It was previously named eMovies+

A movie channel powered by e.tv which only broadcasts mainly action movies mixed with adventure, thriller and sci-fi.

A channel that promises to be a binge-watchers paradise with thrilling real-life stories, fascinating characters, and raw human emotion.

A retro-rerun channel that airs 20 years of content from e.tv's inception such as Backstage, Madam & Eve, America's Funniest Home Videos and reruns of popular soapies Rhythm City and Scandal!

A 24/7 Bollywood channel in English created exclusively for an African audience. Showcasing a fusion of the very best family dramas, celebrity dance shows and blockbuster movies from Star’s famed library of A-List Bollywood movies.

  • 111 Pop-Up channel

e.tv adds limited-run channels that are exclusive to Openview viewers. So far, two pop-up channels have been created. eForce was the first one to be created, being a high-action movie channel that lasts for 31 days uninterrupted by ad breaks, and is the most popular channel. The platform aired a secondary pop-up movie channel, 21 Days of Comedy, which started on Monday, 9 September 2019 at 12pm and ended on 29 September 2019.

  • 115 People's Weather

Africa's first and only 24/7 climate, environment and weather channel

An independent news channel from eMedia Investments which broadcasts local and international current affairs, showbiz, business, celebrity news and many more from around the world.

A French state-owned international news television network based in Paris. Its channels broadcast in French, English, Arabic, and Spanish and are aimed at the overseas market, similar to BBC World News, DW, RT and VOA.

An educational channel catered towards Grade 10-12

A kids channel owned by e.tv which broadcasts children cartoons.

A learning and educational channel from the Mindset Network. It is used to educate students from home and teaches subjects like mathematics, maths literacy, science, accounting etc. for high school pupils in grade 8–12.

  • 135 SA Hits

The channel is dedicated and dance-inducing mash-up of proudly South African music, the latest in social media culture, local fashion, together with local destinations and brands.

  • 136 Soul Playlist

The channel showcases a dose of relaxation, courtesy of soothing video hits from Mzansi and the world's most renowned RnB, Jazz, and Soul maestros.

  • 140 Glow TV

A channel that broadcasts Bollywood (Indian) contents.[6] The languages are configured into English from its original Indian languages.It airs popular and long running shows such as Young Love and True Love

  • 150 Supa TV

An interactive channel for betting, dog racing and upcoming fixtures.

Radio Stations

List of deactivated channels

See also

References
  1. "Openview Forever". Openview Forever. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  2. "OpenView HD goes live". ITWeb. 16 October 2013. Retrieved 15 February 2019.
  3. https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news24.com%2Famp%2Fchannel%2Ftv%2Fnews%2Fetv-to-launch-streaming-service-openview-plus-20200904-2&h=AT0-Pyzztzs8TjHegj-vUCQzJ12eerOmWS6_1rwVQ9Grg9sQuUL923DKnuP9iUQjfolboz8qA3MP-obhlyvaghKYM9uWc4bywTcocGB6k0ar2p7do8ewj4z_Imj5APDTaIY&s=1
  4. "South African channels".
  5. "List of OVHD Channels". OVHD. 1 January 2013. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
  6. "Glow TV Homepage". Glow TV. Retrieved 2 July 2016.
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