Ways ABS-CBN Can Operate Without Its Franchise

ABS-CBN can still operate without its franchise through these platforms.

The legislative franchise of ABS-CBN Corporation was about to expire in March 2020. Yet, there were a lot of alternative ways that ABS-CBN can operate without its franchise.

If and when the legislative franchise of ABS-CBN Corporation is canceled because of quo warranto petition or not renewed in time, the most affected viewers are those who only relying on the free-to-air TV.

Yet, the network might consider these ways in order to distribute its content for free and without affecting the company’s ability to continue operating. Here are the alternative ways that ABS-CBN can still operate without its franchise. Have a look!

Facebook

Through this platform, it would allow ABS-CBN to broadcast all of its news programs and shows with the use of the Facebook Live feature. This would be the easiest way to continue its day-to-day program that would reach the highest number of audience online.

YouTube

Same with Facebook, this platform would allow the network to broadcast all of its news programs and shows through YouTube Live session.

iWant.ph

iWant, formerly known as iWant TV, was ABS-CBN’s stand-alone streaming website for ABS-CBN, ANC and DZMM shows along with exclusive contents it produces. With a subscription fee of P15/day, P60/week, or P120/month, users can access this website and watch ABS-CBN shows and exclusive content.

Netflix

Through this platform, this would allow the network to upload television series that the network was broadcasting — including FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano — in 4k resolution. At present, there were hundreds of thousands of Netflix users in the Philippines.

Apple TV

Same with Netflix, this platform would allow ABS-CBN to upload television series that the network was broadcasting — including A Soldier’s Heart — in 4k resolution. Apple users in the Philippines might rejoice if ABS-CBN’s contents will be available on Apple TV.

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