Formerly | OpenView HD (2013 - 2018) |
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Company type | Public |
Industry | Free-to-air television |
Founded | 15 October 2013 |
Headquarters | Cape Town, South Africa |
Area served | South Africa |
Products | |
Services | Television |
Owners | eMedia Investments |
Website | www |
OpenView 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). It launched on 15 October 2013.[1]
In addition to the "e" suite of networks, OpenView also carries the SABC networks, along with several domestic and international channels. It also carries nearly thirty audio-only radio stations.
In 2023, Openview launched Ultraview, which is the pay-tv service of Openview. It launched with 2 bouquets, SPICE and eDGE. SPICE focuses on Bollywood content and eDGE focuses on LGBTQ+ content.
As of 2023, OpenView is available in more than 3 million households.[2]