Ziggo launches Replay TV on Horizon Go

Liberty Global-owned Dutch cable operator Ziggo has launched its Replay TV catch-up service on the Horizon Go app for smartphones and tablets.

Ziggo customers can now restart programmes or watch already-broadcast shows for up to seven days at home or on the go via the Horizon Go app.

According to the operator about 80% of programmes on its service are available via the Replay TV service, including content from public broadcaster NPO and commercial broadcasters RTL and SBS, witih content from about 60 channels available in total. HD content is available via Replay TV from up to 32 channels including NPO, RTL and SBS, with other content available in standard definition.

Overall, about 100 channels are available in linear mode on Horizon Go, including 42 in HD, and the app is used by about half a million customers in the Netherlands.

Following the merger of Ziggo with UPC Netherlands, Liberty Global’s Horizon Go app has replaced the former Ziggo TV app.