Sky customers set to get access to Netflix as company strikes new deal with streaming service

The companies have put together a new bundle for customers 
New deal: Sky Q customers will get access to Netflix content as part of a new package
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Sky is set to give its European customers access to streaming service Netflix as part of a new bundle plan.

The company has confirmed that it will be creating a new entertainment TV package combining both Sky and Netflix content along with access to HBO and Showtime for its Sky Q customers.

The move would see Sky shows like Britannia, Billions and Big Little Lies promoted alongside Netflix’s The Crown, Stranger Things and Black Mirror.

Netflix chief executive Reed Hasting said the new partnership was "innovative."

“With this innovative new partnership and Netflix’s stellar line up of original content from across the world, Sky’s customers will be able to seamlessly access and enjoy all the best entertainment in one place.”

While Sky chief executive Jeremy Darroch commented: "The exciting new features coming to Sky Q will enable Sky customers to access even more of the best entertainment delivered over the best product platform.

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"By placing Sky and Netflix content side-by-side, along with programmes from the likes of HBO, Showtime, Fox and Disney, we are making the entertainment experience even easier and simpler for our customers.

The new bundle will rolled out to Sky Q customers in the UK and Ireland later this year, before being made available to viewers in Germany, Austria and Italy.

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