Telstra to launch Roku streaming platform for Netflix, Presto and Stan in September

STREAMING is about to get a whole lot simpler in Australia, with Telstra seeking to launch its personal television service referred to as Telstra television, to be able to offer all of the nearby streaming services in a single vicinity.

Telstra has partnered with US streaming device maker Roku to be the platform for the brand new provider that’s designed especially for Australian clients. The telco wishes Telstra television to be the go-to area for streaming tv and finally wants to aid each streaming provider available in Australia.

Pricing and plans are but to be finalised, however Ms Pollard showed that Telstra became seeking to negotiate with Netflix, Presto and Stan to supply a bundle price that could allow clients to enroll in all 3 streaming offerings for less than $30 a month.

Netflix, Presto and film rentals from BigPond movies can be available whilst the service launches in September. catch-up offerings will also be on provide, however Telstra hasn’t distinct yet what unique channels can be featured. A Stan app received’t be available at first, but Telstra media coping with director Joe Pollard informed news.com.au that it might be available quickly after the launch.

Ms Pollard couldn’t confirm whether Foxtel Play, the pay television corporation’s capture-up carrier, could be supported on Telstra tv. She did, however, say that a full listing of supported services and apps could be available towards its September release date.

If Foxtel Play did come to the provider, Telstra tv will be the most effective tool available in which you may watch Foxtel, Netflix, Stan and Presto all at the same device.

regrettably for Netflix and Stan subscribers, each those offerings would nonetheless matter towards your month-to-month records restriction, however Presto might remain unmetered for Telstra subscribers.

The Roku 2 field, which Telstra is rebranding as the Telstra television, is to be had for $US59 in the america, so expect it to value approximately $100 domestically.

The device is praised as being one of the best, if not the first-class, streaming device on the market, with a speedy, clean-to-use interface and regular updates, so permit’s wish Telstra maintains it that manner.