Singapore’s Migrant Workers Get a Feel‑Good Streaming Boost
Things have hit a rough patch for Singapore’s migrant workforce—covid‑19 cases surged, dormitories were shuttered, and everyone’s sense of normalcy took a hit. But in a move that feels like a blockbuster plot twist, The Walt Disney Company joined forces with the Singapore government to roll out free access to India’s Hotstar streaming service for workers across the island.
What the Offer Looks Like
- Over 85,000 hours of content: from Hollywood blockbusters to cricket star‑studded matches, Star India TV series, and live news feeds.
- All of this streamed straight to mobile phones—no sofa, just a swipe.
- Current library includes 900 TV shows and 2,000 movies, with more titles dropping every day.
How to Get in on the Action
Grab your Android phone, head to the Google Play Store, download the Hotstar app, and enter your local number. That’s it—instant gold‑mine of content at no cost.
Note: The free tier is available only to migrant workers for now and currently limited to Android. Disney promises it will open up to iPhones and the wider Singaporean community in the near future.
A Heart‑warming Statement from Disney
“We’re thrilled to team up with the government and give migrant workers in Singapore Hotstar for free,” says Uday Shankar, President of The Walt Disney Company APAC and Chairman of Star & Disney India.
“These are unprecedented times, and we hope sharing content that speaks their language will lift spirits, offer comfort, and spark a little inspiration.”
Program End Date
This exclusive free‑streaming gig will run until July 21, 2020. After that, the platform will revert to its normal paid access.
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