Roku to Power Globe Streamwatch Player
October 24 2017 - 5:00AM
Business Wire
Philippines Telco Operator Leverages Roku
Streaming Platform to Deliver Video Services to Consumers Using a
Roku Streaming Stick
Roku Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) and Globe Telecom today announced the
signing of a Roku Powered™ licensing agreement allowing Globe to
leverage Roku's streaming platform to deliver video services to its
customers. As part of the agreement Globe will leverage the Roku OS
to deliver a simple customer experience using the user interface,
curate its video offering including streaming channels and offer
popular streaming players. Globe will launch the new Globe
Streamwatch player in the Philippines by November this year.
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“Globe is one of the leading telecom providers in the
Philippines, with millions of cellular and broadband customers. It
is a logical next step for Globe to launch a video package and
streaming device to its customers to enhance their entertainment
experience at home. With the Roku Powered licensing program telco
operators such as Globe can launch internet-delivered TV services
quickly by leveraging our powerful streaming platform,” said Andrew
Ferrone, vice president of pay TV at Roku.
Martha Sazon, senior vice president for Globe At Home said, “The
collaboration with Roku allows us to give our customers more
streaming device choices and a whole new streaming experience all
together. Globe Streamwatch is easy to use and enjoy. By just
plugging and activating the device, our customers will readily have
access to a wealth of entertainment available at home even without
cable connection.”
Globe is the first Roku Powered partner that will offer a Roku
Streaming Stick to its customers. Globe Streamwatch users will be
able to watch a variety of content across free and paid channels in
different categories including sports, lifestyle, fashion, and
more. It comes with three months access to top streaming services
such as NETFLIX, Disney Channel Apps and HOOQ.
About Globe Telecom
Globe Telecom is a leading full service telecommunications
company in the Philippines, serving the needs of consumers and
businesses across an entire suite of products and services
including mobile, fixed, broadband, data connections, internet and
managed services. Its principals are Ayala Corporation and Singtel
who are acknowledged industry leaders in the country and in the
region. For more information, visit www.globe.com.ph. Follow
Globe Telecom on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GlobePH as well
as @EnjoyGlobe on Twitter and Instagram.
About Roku, Inc.
Roku pioneered streaming to the TV. We connect users to the
streaming content they love, enable content publishers to
build and monetize large audiences, and provide advertisers
with unique capabilities to engage consumers. Roku streaming
players and Roku TV™ models are available around the world through
direct retail sales and licensing arrangements with TV OEMs and
service operators. The company was founded by Anthony Wood,
inventor of the DVR. Roku is headquartered in Los Gatos, Calif.
U.S.A.
Roku Powered and Roku TV are trademarks of
Roku, Inc. in the U.S. and in other countries.
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