New Samsung smart TVs in Kenya, Uganda & Tanzania to come pre-installed with DStv Stream app
Canal+ has partnered with Samsung to pre-install the DStv Stream app on new smart TVs in Kenya and 17 other African nations, aiming to offset declining Pay TV subscriptions...
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New Samsung Smart TVs sold in Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania will now come with the DStv Stream app pre-installed, marking a significant shift by MultiChoice's new owner, Canal+, towards streaming distribution.
- The DStv Stream app will be prominently featured on the Samsung home screen, eliminating the need for manual downloads.
- This move is driven by the decline in traditional Pay TV subscriptions, with Kenya's Pay TV market losing 85,000 subscribers in Q1 2026.
- Canal+, the new owner of MultiChoice, is consolidating its streaming assets, integrating Showmax content into DStv Stream.
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