Netflix's Australian service is expected to be free for the first six months to telco subscribers as it takes on Stan (currently available at no cost for 30 days) and the Presto Movies/Presto TV combination.
Netflix confirmed today its Australian and New Zealand streaming services will launch on March 24.
New and established Optus broadband customers will get a six months subscription to Netflix at no extra cost for those who take out 24-months contracts.
Presto has announced that it will commence streaming on Fetch TV from today.
Streaming services and pay TV platforms are set to grow exponentially in the next few years while free-to-air broadcasters continue to lose viewers, albeit at a modest rate.
Yahoo7 today announced a new partnership, bringing Australia’s number one catch-up service, PLUS7 to Fetch TV.