Completion of DAZN Japan mobile payment coverage

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Boku Inc

11 March 2021

 

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11 March 2021

Boku Inc.

("Boku" or the "Company")

Boku completes mobile payment coverage for DAZN

in Japan with the launch of NTT Docomo

Boku (AIM: BOKU), the world's leading independent carrier commerce company, is pleased to announce the launch of mobile payments for DAZN, the leading global sports streaming platform, with NTT Docomo in Japan.

For 80 million NTT Docomo subscribers they can now purchase DAZN subscriptions with just their phone number. DAZN is the rights holder for Japan's J-League soccer and NPB baseball leagues, whose seasons have just begun, as well as Formula One that starts on 28 March 2021 and the English Premier League.

With this launch, DAZN can now accept mobile payments from nearly all mobile subscribers in Japan, including those with NTT Docomo, Softbank, Y!Mobile, au, and UQ Mobile.

These initiatives form part of the 'DAZN for Operators' programme, through which DAZN collaborates with TV and telecoms operators to provide improved, seamless streaming experiences for sports fans and generate new revenue streams and value for partners.

Ben King, Chief Subscription Officer, DAZN commented, "With new seasons of the J.League, NPB and Formula One upon us and the stars of Japanese football appearing regularly in the Premier League and La Liga, DAZN is making it even more effortless for fans across Japan to conveniently access their favourite sports.  80 million NTT Docomo subscribers can now instantly add DAZN to their phone bill simply with the click of a button.  Once again, entertainment services and operators are innovating and collaborating together to make premium sports easier to find, quicker to subscribe and better to watch."

Jon Prideaux, CEO, Boku Inc commented, "DAZN holds the Japanese rights to the best sports programming around the world, providing a very attractive and high-value streaming service to consumers. Boku is thrilled at the opportunity to ensure that nearly every Japanese consumer can purchase a DAZN subscription to watch their favorite sport with a quick and easy mobile payment experience."

Enquiries:

Boku, Inc.   [phone]

Jon Prideaux, Chief Executive Officer    

Keith Butcher, Chief Financial Officer

IFC Advisory Limited (Financial PR & IR)   [phone]

Tim Metcalfe / Graham Herring / Florence Chandler 

About Boku

Boku Inc. (AIM: BOKU) is a leading global provider of mobile payment and identity solutions. Boku technology is integrated into over 220 mobile wallets and network operators worldwide powering mobile user authentication and mobile payments. Boku processes over 800 million transactions worth more than $7 billion annually in nearly 70 countries. Global leaders that rely on Boku to acquire, monetise, and protect digital consumer transactions include Apple, Discover, Experian, Facebook, FIS, Fiserv, Google, Microsoft, Netflix, Paypal, Sony, Spotify and Western Union.

Boku Inc. was incorporated in 2008 and is headquartered in London, UK, with offices in various locations globally including in the US, Mumbai, Estonia, Munich, Beijing, Paris, Sao Paulo, Singapore, Taipei, and Tokyo.

To learn more about Boku Inc., please visit: https://www.boku.com .

About DAZN Group

DAZN Group is one of the fastest growing sports media companies in the world. Headquartered in the UK and with employees in over 25 countries, our businesses touch every aspect of the way fans engage with sports; from production, through to content distribution and commercialization. DAZN Group is home to DAZN, the leading global sports streaming platform, DAZN News, the popular sports portal and DAZN Player, the proprietary sports VOD platform for publishers. DAZN is leading the charge to give sports fans around the world access to sport anytime, anywhere. DAZN guarantees affordable access on connected devices including smart TVs, set-top boxes, streaming sticks, smartphones, tablets, PCs and game consoles. DAZN is now live in more than 200 countries and territories.

Visit https://media.dazn.com for more information.

 

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