Spark partners with Netflix

Monday, 27 February 2017, 9:23 am
Press Release: Spark

Monday 27 February, 2017

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Spark and Netflix, the global internet television network, are announcing an exclusive partnership that gives Spark broadband customers a subscription to Netflix’s Standard plan for one year when they sign up to a 24 month Unlimited Data Spark broadband plan. This is the first time that Netflix has been bundled with broadband in New Zealand.

Long gone are the days when New Zealanders had no choice in the way they watched TV and video. Many households now use a combination of entertainment services such as Netflix and Lightbox to access all the hit shows and movies they love. Reflecting this, Netflix will sit alongside Spark’s current Lightbox offer.

Jason Paris, CEO for Spark Home Mobile and Business, says, “In combination, these highly desirable content streaming services mean you get an incredible entertainment package bundled with your Spark broadband. By bringing Netflix and Lightbox under the same roof, we make it easier for our customers to access the content they want to watch, when they want to watch it.

“We know that our customers love Netflix and Lightbox. We’ve just announced that Lightbox is now approaching 250k subscribers and we already see the popularity of Netflix in New Zealand - around a third of the data over our broadband network on an average evening is customers streaming Netflix and Lightbox.

“Our business model is changing; we are no longer simply a traditional telco. We’re growing our platform approach with a range of providers, providing a mix of digital tools to support our customers’ lives.

“This partnership is a step on the road toward Spark becoming a go-to destination for media and entertainment. Our ambition is for Spark to become a preferred content provider for New Zealanders, delivering a range of potential content (from TV and video, to sport and so on) and a simple way to access the content that most interests them.”

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Spark customers now get Netflix for a year with selected home broadband plans

Spark and Netflix, the global internet television network, are announcing an exclusive partnership that gives Spark broadband customers a Standard Netflix subscription for one year when they sign up for a 24 month unlimited broadband plan. This is the only Netflix home broadband bundle available in New Zealand.

It’s a great time to start watching shows and movies on Netflix. New original series and new seasons of beloved shows are about to premiere: Marvel’s Iron Fist in March, the new season of House of Cards in May and new seasons of Orange is the New Black, Stranger Things and The OA are all in the works. In addition, Lightbox, which is also included with Spark’s home broadband plans, has new episodes of Suits available now; new seasons coming up of Better Call Saul in April and Unreal in June; and new shows such as Better Things, Chance and Six all launching in April.

Jason Paris, CEO Spark Home Mobile and Business says, “When you calculate the added value of all the services included in a Spark Home Broadband plan, the savings are amazing. If a customer takes advantage of all the extras available, which include Netflix, Lightbox, Spark Thanks $11 movie tickets, free Wi-Fi and McAfee Security Suite, they could be getting up to $740 a year of value ($62 a month) within the cost of their broadband plan. This is one of the best broadband plans in the market for those who choose to take advantage of these extra services.”

Customers who are interested in getting Netflix, Lightbox and a host of other benefits packed into their broadband can find out more atwww.spark.co.nz.

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