Netflix reached a deal with three cable companies...
Netflix reached a deal with three cable companies to offer its content through TiVo set-top boxes, said some of those operators in news releases Friday. RCN, Atlantic Broadband and Grande Communications are the operators involved in the deal. Customers of…
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the three cable companies who are also Netflix subscribers will be able to access the service. “The partnership eliminates the complexity of multiple boxes, remote controls, input ports and cables,” said RCN. “Customers can use their TiVo DVR to easily search, browse and binge on a rich selection of commercial-free TV shows and movies that Netflix offers.” The cable companies are the first U.S. cable providers to offer Netflix on their set-top boxes, said RCN. It said the service is expected to begin this week, and involves no additional charges beyond TiVo subscription fees.