Sky subscribers to get access to Netflix for first time
Sky has announced its partnership with digital streaming giant, Netflix.
Sky follows rivals, Virgin Media and BT to offer Netflix content on its platform for the first time. The service will be available later this year.
Sky will make available the extensive Netflix service to new and existing customers by creating a brand-new and attractively priced entertainment TV pack, combining Sky and Netflix content side-by-side for the first time. Netflix’s service includes over a thousand hours of Ultra HD content, complementing Sky Q’s extensive UHD programming.
With the Netflix app integrated into Sky Q, and Netflix programmes promoted alongside Sky content, customers can enjoy shows such as ‘Britannia’, ‘Billions’ and ‘Big Little Lies’ alongside ‘The Crown’, ‘Stranger Things’ and ‘Black Mirror’, as well as free-to-air TV, all on the Sky platform. At the same time, customers will enjoy the simplicity of one monthly bill and easy to use, integrated user interface.
Jeremy Darroch, Group Chief Executive, Sky, commented: “The exciting new features coming to Sky Q will enable Sky customers to access even more of the best entertainment delivered over the best product platform. By placing Sky and Netflix content side-by-side, along with programmes from the likes of HBO, Showtime, Fox and Disney, we are making the entertainment experience even easier and simpler for our customers. Our recent announcements mean we will extend our leadership in delivering customers the best viewing and user experience in Europe.”
Reed Hastings, Chief Executive, Netflix, said: “We are delighted to partner with Sky to bring the latest technologies and great stories under the same roof. With this innovative new partnership and Netflix’s stellar line up of original content from across the world, Sky’s customers will be able to seamlessly access and enjoy all the best entertainment in one place.”
This European partnership will see Netflix – along with the new Sky TV pack – launch on Sky Q in the UK and Ireland in the coming year. Netflix will launch on Sky Q platforms in Germany, Austria and Italy thereafter.
Sky will be announcing pricing and billing within the Sky Q service nearer to the time Netflix launched on the platform. Sky+ customers will not be able to access Netflix through their set top box or Sky Go app. This agreement does not include the Sky Q app.
