[AusNOG] Village Roadshow confirms Netflix coming to Australia

McDonald Richards mcdonald.richards at gmail.com
Tue Jul 15 18:17:11 EST 2014


I wouldn't be holding my breath. I remember this one coming out a few days
after the original story:

http://www.afr.com/p/business/marketing_media/netflix_moves_focus_to_europe_delays_OnJmtH4zgIomUgq0405fBP

Second half of 2015 is still a long way away.

Macca




On Tue, Jul 15, 2014 at 1:07 PM, Skeeve Stevens <
skeeve+ausnog at eintellegonetworks.com> wrote:

> Just found this article in which Village Roadshow confirms Netflix is
> negotiating access to its content for Australia.
>
>
> http://www.zdnet.com/au/village-roadshow-confirms-netflix-is-coming-to-australia-7000030954/
>
> Most previous reports were based on rumours, but this seems to indicate a
> bit more of a realness about it.
>
> If anyone seems Netflix installing kit around the place or officially
> hooking up to any IX's... should it loud :)
>
> The article states that without even being in Australia and having active
> Geoblocking in place, Netflix is still number 2 in on demand... so what
> will happen to the other players when they officially launch... I think
> this is a juggernaut that is going to make a big explosion when it hits.
>  Also expect to see a range of new media player/devices hitting the local
> market like the Roku 3.
>
> Looks like we're all going to need more backhaul soon.... and expect ISPs
> to have 'Netflix' plans :)
>
> ...Skeeve
>
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