Singtel's CAST adds HOOQ to OTT content line-up, three-month trial offered

Singtel's CAST adds HOOQ to OTT content line-up, three-month trial offered

goh seow eng AND Peter Bithos

MUMBAI: Singtel’s OTT video portal app CAST is bringing a new world of entertainment to Singtel postpaid mobile, fibre broadband and Singtel TV customers with the addition of HOOQ.

HOOQ’s extensive library of over 20,000 movies and TV series can be viewed on mobile, tablets, and even big TV screens enabled with Android TV and Google Chromecast. Customers will be spoilt for choice with programmes by HOOQ’s network of studio partners such as Sony Pictures, Warner Bros., Disney, DreamWorks, Lionsgate and over a hundred Asian studios. From Hollywood blockbusters such as Captain America: the First Avenger, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 and Thor, to popular shows such as The Flash and Supergirl, HOOQ is the only video-on-demand service in Singapore to offer selected Hollywood movies from 90 days of cinema release and TV series with same-day telecasts as the U.S.

Singtel MD - home, at consumer Singapore Goh Seow Eng said, “Hollywood, Asian and kids’ content is extremely popular with our customers. We are pleased to offer HOOQ’s vast selection in the palm of their hands or comfort of their own homes. We will continue to expand CAST’s content library for our customers’ enjoyment.”

HOOQ CEO Peter Bithos said, “We are very excited about our partnership with Singtel and proud to bring Singaporeans more of the latest! Binge now on Supergirl, The Flash and Lucifer before catching the latest season the same day as the U.S.! Soon, HOOQ will be bringing three of Marvel’s latest series – Marvel’s Inhumans, Marvel’s Runaways and Marvel’s Cloak and Dagger – the same day as the U.S. telecast! We are always looking for new ways and new titles to keep Singaporeans HOOQ’d month after month!”

As an introductory offer, Singtel postpaid customers can get a three-month trial on HOOQ with a 12-month contract and pay only S$4.90/month subsequently.

For customers who opt for a non-contract subscription, they will pay only S$7.90/month.

HOOQ is the latest addition to CAST's wide range of content such as Aneka Plus, Asian Plus, Fox+, Variety Plus, Viu Premium and more.

Singtel postpaid customers can subscribe to HOOQ and enjoy:

· The best of Hollywood – movies available from 90 days of cinema release and the latest TV series on the same day telecast as the U.S.

· The largest selection of the best hits – 20,000 movies and TV series for the price of one movie ticket

· Entertainment for the whole family – including younger kids who can catch their favourite animated series such as Transformers: Robots in Disguise, Mr. Bean and more

· Unlimited online viewing using up to five devices – download anytime, anywhere

· An ad-free experience – uninterrupted viewing without ads