JUNE 27 — Satellite Pay-TV operator Astro has kicked off a trial programme for its new Ultra Plug & Play Box. The set-top-box looks like the 4K capable According to Astro’s , they are looking for 300 users to join the trial and they will ship the box directly to your doorstep. The post said that the Ultra Plug & Play Box is suitable for condominiums and all you’ll need is a high-speed internet connection of at least 30Mbps.
Information on the actual trial offering is rather limited and they are recommending a Super Pack Lite Sports package which offers over 80 channels for RM92/month. The pack also includes access to watch Uefa Euro 2020 and the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. There’s no indication that the trial is offered for free and it is very likely that you’ll be tied to a contract.
Source: Law Daily Report (lawdailyreport.net)
Yeah, it’s called streaming. When you’re losing the monopoly; you repackage. Thank goodness consumers are getting smarter and only paying what they really need.