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One of the popular options on the market include Netflix

It is the philosopher, Heraclitus, who said the only constant in the world is change. The world is constantly changing, new technologies being developed and adopted. The rate of adoption has been swift and meteoric rather than gradual and incremental. This can be seen when you look at the time it took different technologies to reach 50 million users. Telephone took 75 years, while Radio took 38 years, TV required 13 years while the Internet only needed 4 years to reach 50 million users. Amazingly enough Facebook and Angry Birds took 2 years and 35 days respectively.

Video on Demand is one such technology whose adoption has been rapid. Simply put, Video on Demand (VOD) is a system that allows viewers to choose their own filmed entertainment, by means of a TV interactive system, PC or mobile phone gadget. Some of the popular options on the market include Netflix and ShowMax. The exciting thing about VOD is that you don’t have to adjust your schedule around your favourite TV programs and movies.

Additionally, there is no need to use flash sticks which can easily get lost or DVDs which can easily get scratched. VOD cuts the cord and enable online streaming of your favourite TV shows and movies where and when you want. Excitingly enough, Kwese TV an African satellite and broadcasting network, has Kwese Play a Roku powered streaming box, similar to Apple TV and Chromecast which allows you to watch Netflix as long as you have an active and strong internet connection. At the moment, this service is only available in South Africa.

However, the good news is that Kwese TV has been white listed and you can watch it for free if you are on a ZOLspot. This means you will be able to watch the service at no additional cost as long as you are using a ZOLspot. One of the major reasons about the rising popularity of VOD has been the availability of powerful and fast internet which does not buffer. ZOL Zimbabwe has been very much part of the solution by providing fast and reliable fiber optic service called Fibroniks which do not buffer, but allow for seamless and easy streaming. This makes the experience enjoyable and painless. There are quite a number of internet packages provided by ZOL which allow viewers to enjoy VOD services. These can be viewed on the ZOL Website www.zol.co.zw.

◆ If you require more information, please don’t hesitate to contact ZOL Sales team at [email protected] , 08677111111 or visit the ZOL website www.zol.cozw