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Swisscom attacks Zattoo with free OTT package

December 9, 2015 10.30 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

Switzerland’s national telco Swisscom has launched an internet TV platform offering 190 TV channels as live-streams.

Swisscom TV Air free, which also contains a pause, replay and recording function finances through commercials shown when changing channels.

The free-of-charge OTT service is initially available for smartphones and tablets. The app for iOS has already been released with Android to follow in the next few days. From spring 2016, access will be possible through PCs and laptops.

For Swisscom customers with a Vivo or Natel Infinity subscription, Swisscom TV Air remains commercial-free.

With its new internet TV platform, Swisscom competes with existing Swiss OTT providers Zattoo, Wilmaa and Teleboy. The chart below compares the features of all four services, as compiled and published by Swisscom. (NOTE. Please click on the chart for a better view)

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Filed Under: Mobile TV, Newsline, OTT, Platforms, Second Screen, Streaming, Telco, TV Tagged With: Android, app, iOS, OTT, smartphones, Swisscom, Swisscom TV Air free, tablets Edited: 6 January 2021 16:00

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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