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The Walt Disney Company Africa is launching a limited mobile plan with MTN for Disney+ in South Africa at R49 per month.
MTN mobile subscribers who add Disney+ to their monthly bill or pay for it with airtime get 500MB of free streaming data monthly. A Disney+ mobile "entertainment pass" is also available at R59 per month for 2GB of streaming data.
MTN and Disney+ SA's mobile plan is more limited than the standard Disney+ subscription of R139 per month, limiting users to a single concurrent stream compared to the four of a standard subscription.
Only two devices can be logged in and use a Disney+ mobile-only subscription concurrently, compared to 10 for a premium Disney+ subscription. The mobile plan doesn't allow Apple AirPlay or screen casting.
Content quality is capped at 480p for MTN's Disney+ mobile plan (as opposed to 4K or Ultra-HD of 2160p for Disney+ at R139.
"Plans are in development for further Disney+ offers
for MTN customers," the companies said in a joint statement on Thursday.
Jason Probert, MTN SA general manager for digital services, says, "We are proud to enter into this agreement with Disney+ as we collaborate to offer South Africans world-class entertainment on the go".
Christine Service, senior vice president and general manager of The Walt Disney Company, says, "Disney+ joining forces with MTN gives South African subscribers another way to access our vast selection of blockbuster films, iconic series and brand-new Disney+ Original titles at home or on the move, giving more streaming choices than ever before".
