Totalplay to offer CBeebies through Netgem STB in Mexico


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Juan Fernandez Gonzalez

| 13 May 2016




BBC’s pre-school video-on-demand (VOD) catalogue will be available for Mexico’s Totalplay subscribers through the Netgem interactive set-top box (STB).



cbeebies totalplayUnder the terms of the BBC Worldwide-Totalplay agreement, the CBeebies subscription VOD (SVOD) platform will be added to Netgem’s STB, with access to the Spanish-language content catalogue costing a monthly subscription of $1.50.

“The CBeebies App’s integration into the Totalplay platform will enable customers to subscribe to the platform through a unique interface. Integration also enables CBeebies to expand its footprint beyond linear TV,” explained Anna Gordon, executive VP, director, BBC Worldwide, Latin America and US Hispanics.

Launched at the beginning of 2015, the CBeebies App offers VOD series including Zingzillas, Sarah and Duck and Baby Jake.

“Exclusive content is key for Totalplay’s offer. We are proud to be adding BBC content through the CBeebies App, designed for kids to develop their skills in an entertaining environment,” added Hugo Adrián Hernández, director, content and TV, Totalplay.