Alchimie’s UK based OTT service, TVPlayer, which offers a monthly premium subscription service with access to live television channel streams, catchup and on demand, has partnered with Fonix which includes the introduction of carrier billing specifically for premium TVPlayer subscribers who join through social media channels.
Fonix’s carrier billing solution is being used on the service to seamlessly charge the monthly subscription straight to the consumers’ mobile phone bill, without the need to enter credit card details.
Stephen George, Commercial Director, Fonix, explains: “We are very happy to help TVPlayer grow and monetise their user base. Providing consumers with a carrier billing payment experience to access content is proving to be an essential part of the payment mix for OTT providers, which is why Fonix and TVPlayer are such natural partners.”
Kieran Knight, Commercial Director, TVPlayer, adds: “The Fonix service provides an additional fast and easy payment option enabling our viewers to purchase a subscription with just a couple of taps, and allowing TVPlayer’s premium customers to watch their TV shows, on demand, and offline, without interruption from ads.”
