Telecom Italia is partnering with Netflix to provide its customers with an easy, on-demand access to Netflix directly via its TIMvision set-top box. Under the arrangement, Netflix programming will be available in HD quality on TIM’s fixed ADSL and Ultra Broadband (UBB) networks. TIM and Netflix will work together to provide TIM’s customers an easy way to access the Netflix app and enable best streaming quality experience.
At launch, the Netflix offering will include exclusive Netflix Original series such as Marvel’s Daredevil, Sense8, Bloodline, Grace and Frankie, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt and Marco Polo and critically acclaimed documentaries Virunga, Mission Blue and docuseries Chef’s Table as well as various stand-up comedy specials. Additionally, younger viewers will find a wide selection of programming for kids.
Marco Patuano, CEO, Telecom Italia
The partnership with Netflix confirms our business strategy and sees us as the only open platform in Italy to distribute premium content that supplements the best offers available on the market. This agreement shows once again that the major players prize the quality of our networks. With Netflix we are continuing our route of collaboration between telcos and media companies, which enables us to propose to the market a fully convergent offer, strengthening a new business model centred on the video strategy.
Bill Holmes, Global Head, Business Development, Netflix
We’re excited to introduce Italian TV viewers to Netflix. This partnership with Telecom Italia will make it even easier for Italians to discover Netflix and, with it, a new way of watching TV that puts viewers in charge of when and how they enjoy their entertainment.
