Two major Czech streaming services are to pool resources into a single brand.
From 10 March Voyo and O2 TV are to merge under the new name Oneplay. The companies say the new service will build on the rich experience of the Nova Group and O2 with the best of TV and streaming in one place.
“We want to continue to build on the great success of Voyo and O2 TV and provide Czech families with the best of both services and much more. To offer the richest local content, exclusive original production and sports broadcasts and modern features fully corresponding to current expectations in one place. Unlimited for everyone, regardless of who you get the internet from,” explains Daniel Grunt, CEO of TV Nova.
Oneplay will off the most-watched TV stations, a wide library of Czech content, exclusive original productions, internation film and live sport, all broadcast in the Czech language. At the same time O2 TV Sport and O2 TV Football will change to four Oneplay Sport channels (1, 2, 3, 4). Coverage includes including the UEFA Champions League, Tipsport Extraliga, Chance Liga, F1, MotoGP, MMA and more.
“With Oneplay, viewers no longer have to look for where to watch their favourite show or switch between multiple apps. Everything they need – from Czech and international series, films and channels to the biggest sporting events that they won’t find anywhere else – is now available in a single service. O2 customers will also get Oneplay in O2 Spolu for a great price,” adds Jind?ich Fremuth, CEO of O2.
Oneplay will be freely available across the country, though O2 subscribers will benefit from a series of discounts.
There are four packages available ranging from CZK 199 to CZK 799; the top tier includes 140 channels, the complete sports package and the ability to watch on up to three devices simultaneously.
Existing Voyo subscribers will have their user profile automatically transferred to Oneplay, the migration will take place gradually from March 10. Customers who have access to O2 TV will be transferred gradually. From March 10, however, they will gain access to the new Oneplay service and will be able to decide for themselves where they want to watch their favourite content until the migration date. O2 TV customers can also log in to Oneplay using their original login details.
