[AusNOG] Netflix coming to Australia

[Robert Hudson]

FetchTV does on-demand video as well. And I am sure the only reason it's
only a box at present is because that is how they've chosen to deliver it
thus far.

I would be very surprised if FetchTV doesn't evolve as Netflix enters the
market.
On 26/05/2014 11:33 AM, "Damian Guppy" <the.damo at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> On Mon, May 26, 2014 at 7:20 AM, Skeeve Stevens <
> skeeve+ausnog at eintellegonetworks.com> wrote:
>
>> I am not sure why they don't consider Netflix as a competitor... I guess
>> it is all a matter of perspective.
>
>
> FetchTV is a replacement of the 'cable company' business model - they
> compete with Foxtel to deliver you TV channels etc
> Netflix is a replacement of the 'video rental' business model - they
> compete with VideoEzy/Blockbuster etc to deliver you a large library of
> content to watch on demand.
>
> Additionally FetchTV is normally delivered as a box that plugs into your
> TV, Netflix is normally delivered as a app/service that you install on
> something. Fetch is saying they want their box to be one of thoes
> somethings. In the US netflix has started to partner with cable companies
> to install Netflix on your traditional cable box.
>
> --Damian
>
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