HOOQ AND SINGTEL EXTEND PARTNERSHIP FINAL FINAL

SINGTEL AND HOOQ SIGNIFICANTLY EXPAND
PARTNERSHIP TO PROVIDE MORE ON-
DEMAND CONTENT FOR SINGTEL
CUSTOMERS
! All Singtel postpaid mobile, broadband and TV customers to gain free trial access to
HOOQ
! HOOQ to create two new playlist-style on-demand channels for Singtel TV to
showcase curated content
SINGAPORE – 2 April, 2019: HOOQ, Asia’s largest video-on-demand service, today
announced a major expansion of its partnership with Singtel. The multi-million-dollar
distribution deal is aimed at bringing HOOQ to even more Singtel customers in Singapore.
As part of the agreement, Singtel postpaid mobile, broadband and TV customers can expect
to enjoy a free trial of HOOQ’s video-on-demand service for up to six-months. HOOQ will
also be bundled with a wide-range of Singtel plans to offer better value to new and recontracting
customers. HOOQ’s content library includes Hollywood movies from 90 days of
cinema release, with blockbuster hits like Aquaman, available to view on HOOQ now.
With this partnership, HOOQ users on Singtel TV will enjoy two new playlist-style on demand
channels. These channels will showcase titles that are curated based on popular themes
and genres, to make for easy selection and binge watching. HOOQ users can enjoy both
new channels at no extra cost, as well as access to Singtel TV CH 405, where HOOQ is
currently hosted. In addition, HOOQ will gain access to select titles from Singtel’s library of
popular Chinese-language content.
“This is a significant milestone for both companies and we are delighted to expand our
partnership with HOOQ. With mobile, broadband and TV delivering complete connectivity in
our lives, on demand access to good content is valued more than ever before. We are
excited to provide our customers with more world-class entertainment from HOOQ at the tip
of their fingers.” said Yuen Kuan Moon, CEO for Consumer Singapore at Singtel.
Speaking about the expanded partnership, Peter Bithos, CEO of HOOQ, said, “We are very
excited about strengthening our partnership with Singtel. Working with market leaders such
as Singtel and its network of regional associates has always played an important role in our
business strategy. We have rapidly grown our footprint across Southeast Asia thanks to key
partnerships such as this one, and we foresee this agreement to help us accelerate our
growth and drive to a leadership position in our home market.”
Besides Hollywood blockbusters, HOOQ users can watch their favourite hit TV series’ with
same-day telecasts as the United States, as a result of its strong partnerships with studios,
production houses and content distributers. So fans of hit shows like DC’s The Flash and
Supergirl, won’t have to wait long before they can watch the latest episodes. HOOQ also
offers the best of Asian content from Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand and India, and
includes popular titles such as Recipe For Love, and Wild And Free, already available to
enjoy on HOOQ.
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Notes to Editors
HOOQ is available on Singtel TV Channel 405. It is also available to view online from
www.HOOQ.tv and as an app from the Apple Store and Google Play Store. Simply sign up
and log in, to access HOOQ’s extensive library of International and Asian hits.
ABOUT HOOQ
HOOQ is the leading video-on-demand service for emerging markets in Asia, delivering over
12,000 hours of local, regional and Hollywood films, shows and live TV to its users anytime,
anywhere and on any device. Started as a joint venture in January 2015 by Singtel, Sony
Pictures Television and Warner Bros, HOOQ has built an entertainment destination deeply
rooted in its understanding of consumers’ needs and habits. HOOQ currently operates in the
Philippines, Thailand, India, Indonesia and Singapore, with a combined population footprint
of over 1.7 billion people.
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APPENDIX:
In the last 12 months, HOOQ has dramatically increased its activities across the region,
having secured a number of valued partnerships with leading digital disruptor, content,
payment, and telecommunication providers.
HOOQ 2018 / 2019 Milestones
April 2018: HOOQ introduces daily pricing for as little as USD 0.25 cents
April 2018: HOOQ introduces Live TV in Indonesia where customers can watch local freeto-air
channels, completely for free.
August 2018: HOOQ introduced ‘skinny bundles’ into its existing premium offering where
viewers can access over 20 Pay TV channels.
September 2018: HOOQ partners with Xiaomi, China’s leading consumer technology
company, to bring the big screen experience to Indonesia
October 2018: HOOQ partners with Hotstar, India’s largest streaming platform to bring to
Hotstar Premium customers access to over 1,000 of hours of Hollywood content.
December 2018: HOOQ partners with OVO, Indonesia’s leading mobile wallet where OVO
customers can now access and pay for HOOQ within the OVO environment.
December 2018: HOOQ announces partnership with Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading onlineto-offline
platform where Grab customers will be able to access HOOQ within the Grab
environment.
February 2019: HOOQ launches video tile within the Grab App in Indonesia. The service
will be launching in Singapore, Philippines and Thailand later this year.