SPI’s Dizi Expands East African Reach

SPI/FilmBox has inked a distribution deal with Moçambique Telecom (Tmcel) that allows subscribers in Mozambique to access Dizi via Yabadoo.

The Dizi channel features some of the most popular Turkish series, including Pacote de Ouro with Portuguese subtitles. Tmcel subscribers can now watch the channel via the Yabadoo mobile streaming app, which allows them to watch live TV channels without using internet data.

“Our partnership with Tmcel for Dizi will surely excite the growing number of on-the-go fans of Turkish series in Mozambique who enjoy watching their favorite TV shows on their mobile devices,” said Georgina Twiss, managing director of Western Europe and Africa at SPI International. “With Yabadoo, Tmcel subscribers can immerse themselves in the beautiful scenery and gripping storylines of Dizi series without sacrificing their internet data and at their convenience,” commented Twiss.

“With this partnership, Tmcel clients, specially Dizi lovers, will have access full time to a variety of TV content, live and on demand,” said Adil Ginaby, marketing manager of Tmcel. “Not charging mobile data is a differentiator on this service that, through Tmcel, will bring emotion to every customer.”

“For a generation that’s on-the-go more often than not, streaming content through mobile and portable devices has become extremely valuable,” added Haymi Behar, CMO and CDO at SPI International. “Live TV and lean-back channels are still prominent models of consumption among many audiences across the world, and we are delighted to cater to current audience demands by delivering one of our most popular channels through mobile via Yabadoo in Mozambique.”