Sling TV expands South Asian content with addition of Voot

Sling TV expands South Asian content with addition of Voot

It will be available free of cost to select subscribers.

Voot

KOLKATA: Sling TV has expanded its South Asian content library with the addition of leading OTT platform Voot. Available exclusively on Sling TV in the US, Voot launches today at no cost to select subscribers, and for $7 per month as a standalone service.

Sling subscribers can now access some of the latest and most popular shows from India, including web originals, exclusive companion content and library content in three languages: Hindi, Kannada and Marathi. Sling TV is America’s leading provider of international and multicultural programming, with content from 27 countries in 20 languages, starting at only $6 per month.

“Sling TV has a long-standing commitment to the South Asian community in the US, and expanding our offering to include Voot’s outstanding on-demand and original content solidifies our market position as the leading provider of South Asian news and entertainment content in America,” Sling TV international programming VP Liz Riemersma said.

Viacom18 Digital Ventures COO Gourav Rakshit said, “Voot has emerged as the destination of premium multi language Indian content across content segments and genres. We are always looking at ensuring that our best in class content finds resonance in India and beyond. Being a part of the Sling offering in the US is a step towards ensuring that our powerful and engaging stories are available for the Indian diaspora to experience in the US."

Voot on Sling TV is available at no additional cost to Sling International subscribers with Hindi, Hindi Gold, Hindi Mega, Hindi Premium, Punjabi Hindi, and Urdu Hindi services.