RiverTV
RiverTV is a Canadian OTT internet television service owned by VMedia that launched on June 4, 2020.[1] RiverTV is the first multichannel video programming distributor (MVPD) in Canada, primarily offering Canadian specialty channels and video on demand content.[2]
Screenshot RiverTV Homepage - June 2020 | |
Type of business | Subsidiary |
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Type of site | OTT platform, Entertainment |
Founded | 2019 |
Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Area served | Canada |
Owner | VMedia |
Key people |
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Products | OTT Internet TV, IPTV, Streaming media, Video on demand, Television on demand, MVPD |
URL | www |
The service initially launched in a closed beta on May 4, 2020 before releasing publicly in June with a free 7-day trial offer for new subscribers [3][4]
Programming
RiverTV currently features over 30 live and on demand channels from broadcasters such as Blue Ant Media (Cottage Life, Makeful, Smithsonian Channel (Canada), T+E), Channel Zero (CHCH, Rewind, Silver Screen Classics), Corus Entertainment (Global TV, Showcase (Canadian TV channel), Teletoon, Treehouse TV, YTV, Adult Swim) and Wildbrain (Family Channel, Family CHRGD, Family Jr.).
Additionally, the service carries several U.S.-imported channels, including Cheddar, Law & Crime, Newsmax, Newsy, and Revolt.[5]
À la carte offerings currently include Hollywood Suite, i24 News, and Nick+.[6]
Availability
As of July 2020, RiverTV's content can only be accessed through the service's apps for Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android TV, and iOS devices within Canada.[7]
References
- "VMedia's new RiverTV streaming app features over 30 live TV channels". Mobile Syrup. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "Live TV Streaming Reaches Canada as Netflix Alternative". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "RiverTV Streaming Service Launching Soon in Canada on iOS, Apple TV and More". iPhone In Canada. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "VMEDIA LAUNCHES RIVERTV – CANADA'S FIRST LIVE AND ON DEMAND STREAMING TV BUNDLE!". RiverTV. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "VMEDIA LAUNCHES RIVERTV – CANADA'S FIRST LIVE AND ON DEMAND STREAMING TV BUNDLE!". Newswire. Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "RiverTV". Retrieved 24 June 2020.
- "Help Centre - General". Retrieved 24 June 2020.