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Telkom Partners with Amazon to Bring Prime Video to South African Customers

April 5, 2024
3 min read
Author: Aayushya Ranjan

Telkom’s commitment to providing exceptional products and services for its customers ushers in exciting new offerings. Effective from 28 March Telkom, South Africa’s Best Value Network, is thrilled to have teamed up with Amazon to offer Prime Video and Prime Video Mobile Edition to its customers.

Customers buying a new Telkom Mobile FlexOn or Infinite plan, whether Post-paid or Top Up, are eligible for this promotion. Depending on the chosen plan, customers can enjoy a promotional offer ranging from 1 to 12 months of Prime Video Mobile Edition, courtesy of Telkom. Exisiting Mobile Postpaid and Top Up customers will also qualify for promotional offers ranging from 3 to 12 months courtesy of Telkom. Existing customers will receive advance notification via SMS or email when this offer becomes available to them during the 12-month promotional period.

Additionally, Mobile Prepaid users recharging with R99 or more within a calendar month will benefit from a generous 3-month Prime Video Mobile Edition promotional offer, courtesy of Telkom. Subscriptions for Prime Video Mobile Edition auto renew after the promotional period at R29 per month.

Prime Video Mobile Edition is a dedicated video subscription service tailored for mobile devices. It allows customers to enjoy the entire Prime Video catalogue on their mobile phones via the Prime Video app anytime and anywhere. With a Prime Video Mobile Edition subscription, customers can stream popular movies and TV shows, including Amazon Originals such as LOL: Last One Laughing South Africa, The Grand Tour, Reacher and many more.

Prime Video Mobile Edition includes unlimited on-demand streaming of blockbuster hits and award-winning Amazon Originals, exclusive mobile design for anytime, anywhere viewing, downloading content for offline watching, an ad-free experience, and viewing in standard definition (SD) quality. It’s the perfect solution for those who prefer an optimised mobile viewing experience.

New and existing Fibre, Mobile LTE Post-paid or Top Up customers qualify for three months of Prime Video courtesy of Telkom. Exisiting customers will receive advance notification via SMS or email when this offer becomes available to them during the 12-month promotional period. Subscriptions for Prime Video auto renew after the promotional period at R79 per month.

Prime Video is Amazon’s premier video subscription service, granting customers access to the entire Prime Video catalogue from their favorite devices. Customers can create up to six profiles on a single Amazon account, with the ability for three separate devices to stream Prime Video simultaneously.

At Telkom, we understand the evolving entertainment needs of consumers. Many consumers prefer to watch their favourite TV shows and movies from wherever and whenever they want. The flexibility, choice, convenience, and affordability offered by streaming services have fueled the popularity and widespread adoption of video streaming services. In a challenging economic climate, we want to help ease the pressure on our customers’ pockets by adding value to our products, enabling them to enjoy these streaming services. Join us in exploring a world of endless entertainment possibilities with Telkom and Prime Video Mobile Edition.

Gugu Mthembu, Chief Marketing Officer, Telkom
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