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Video streaming platform Hotstar begins global expansion on website

  Star India’s video streaming platform Hotstar has begun its international expansion ​​by entering the US, UK, Canada, South Africa, Germany, Malaysia and Singapore markets among others, reports Television Post. Earlier users outside India who visited Hotstar's website were redirected to Star TV's local websites. However, Hotstar's app is still not available outside India and is available only on web. With the global launch, users can watch all of Hotstar's original content, which includes 'On Air with AIB' and ‘Iss Pyar Ko Kya Naam Doon Ek Jashn'. They can also view content for which Hotstar has the digital rights to show in other countries. Hotstar clarified in multiple tweets that many of its shows would not be available in multiple countries due to “digital rights restrictions”. @BeingZKhan: hotstar app is available in India only. However you can access it on your mobile browser for similar experience. Enjoy! — hotstar (@hotstartweets) November 26, 2015 @sweet_heena: Hi! The hotstar app is available only in India but you can access the web/ WAP browser for a similar experience. — hotstar (@hotstartweets) November 26, 2015 @diwanshruti: Hi! We would like you to enjoy all shows but sadly, a few aren't available due to digital rights restrictions in Australia. — hotstar (@hotstartweets) November 26, 2015 Star India debuted its Hotstar service in January this year. In April, the company partnered with technology services giant Accenture to help develop, launch and deliver its on-the-air programming on its video streaming application. The video-on-demand application offered all of Star India’s…

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