Fetch TV still open to Stan tie-up after signing deal to carry Netflix locally

February 16, 2015 11:58

Lorson

Fetch TV has confirmed a deal with Netflix that will see the subscription TV platform and its telco partners Optus, iiNet and Dodo, back the US video streaming giant as part of a looming marketing blitz that will coincide with an upcoming Australian launch of the service next month.

The deal, first mooted by Mumbrella back in November, will mean Netflix will be supported on Fetch TV’s box, giving its 170,000 customers access to the streaming service through their TVs.

Fetch CEO Scott Lorson told Mumbrella he would still be open to a similar deal with Nine Entertainment Co and Fairfax Media’s joint venture Stan, but made it clear that Netflix would be its marketing priority.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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