Andre Yoskowitz
30 Oct 2008 23:03
Netflix and TiVo have announced a long anticipated partnership today meaning that Netflix subscribers will be able to stream movies through TiVo's set-top boxes.
The deal is the latest in a string of moves that has positioned Netflix to become one of the leaders in digital offerings through media hubs. Netflix currently has over 13,000 movies, televisions, and concerts available through their "Watch Instantly" streaming service.
TiVo will begin testing the service today and will make it widely available by Christmas. There will be no extra charge as long as you have a Netflix subscription that costs over $8.99 USD.
“For us this is very much aimed at new customers,” said Tom Rogers, chief executive of TiVo. “There are nine million Netflix subscribers out there who are movie lovers and who want something that really adds juice to their overall television experience.”
“That was a great testament to the over-optimism of technologists like me,” added Reed Hastings, Netflix’s chief executive.