SPI/FilmBox has signed an agreement with A1 Belarus allowing for the launch of Dizi as both a linear channel and SVOD on A1’s IPTV platform.
Timeless Dizi Channel will be available to all A1 subscribers in Belarus and viewers will be able to access Russian localised Dizi series on-demand through the operator’s video service.
Commenting on the development, Murat Muratoglu, head of distribution at SPI International, said: “We are pleased to partner with A1, one of the leading players in the Belarusian market, for one of our most sought-after brands. We are confident that Timeless Dizi Channel and Dizi’s on-demand content will provide drama series enthusiasts in Belarus with a one-of-a-kind entertainment experience that they can enjoy whenever and however they want”.
Anton Bladik, senior director for digital platforms and content at A1, added: “It is important for us to continue developing video services for literally everyone – for viewers with different tastes, interests and needs”.
Dizi as launched in 2019 and reaches millions of households worldwide. Offering over 600 hours of content, it has recently expanded further in Sub-Saharan Africa, CEE and Western Europe.
