Description

The presentation by Sentech, delivered at the 5th OTT Streaming Summit, held in February 2025 in Cape Town, South Africa, explores the future of Over-the-Top (OTT) streaming in Africa, emphasising hybrid models, connectivity challenges and the role of local content. It highlights Sentech as a leading digital infrastructure provider in South Africa and across the continent, enabling content distribution, broadband connectivity, satellite operations, and data centre services.

The presentation stresses that Africa’s OTT future lies in hybrid models—combining Direct-to-Home (DTH) satellite and OTT streaming to maximise reach, especially in areas with poor internet penetration. Drawing lessons from international markets like Freesat (UK) and NJOI (Malaysia), the presentation argues for a balanced approach between traditional and digital broadcasting.

Some key points from the resource include:

● Sentech’s Role in Africa
● Hybrid OTT Models as the Future
● Expanding OTT Access
● Monetisation & Revenue Strategies
● Power of Localized Content