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Fetch TV extends deal with NBCUniversal International Networks


Fetch TV and NBCUniversal Networks & Direct-to-Consumer today announced the extension of their long-term channel partnership agreement covering five NBCUniversal channels and providing Fetch subscribers with great value access to the broadest range of NBCU channels available on any Australian aggregation platform.  The deal includes E!, Universal TV, MSNBC, CNBC, and Oxygen – the innovative virtual playlist channel – securing quality reality, entertainment, drama, news and true crime content for Fetch viewers.

Sam Hall, Chief Content and Commercial Officer of Fetch TV said: “We are excited to continue to build on our strong partnership with NBCUniversal International Networks & DTC, delivering much loved channels to Australian audiences.” 

Chris Taylor, MD, Distribution, International Networks & DTC, ANZ, NBCU said: “We are pleased to extend carriage of E!, Universal TV, MSNBC, CNBC and Oxygen – continuing to bring Fetch TV customers the breadth of NBCUniversal’s top-quality reality, entertainment, drama, news and true crime content that keeps viewers coming back for more.”

Fetch subscribers can view the NBCU linear channels on TV or on the Fetch Mobi App, with a “start over” option available for the majority of linear channel programs.  The channels also offer an extensive range of on-demand content available to watch any time from the Fetch Catch-Up menu.  Universal Search, available across all Fetch content, makes it easy for viewers to find what they are looking for anywhere on Fetch with one simple typed or spoken search request. 

The NBCU channels are all available in the 46 channel Fetch Ultimate Pack for only $20 per month, and also in the $6 per month Fetch Channel Packs.

About Fetch TV

Fetch TV partners with leading internet service providers Optus, TPG Vodafone (iiNet, Internode, and Westnet), Vocus (Dodo and iPrimus) and Aussie Broadband along with leading retailers Harvey Norman, JB Hi Fi, Bing Lee and The Good Guys to provide subscribers with an entertainment service delivered to the TV over a broadband connection to a set top box. In addition to a 1 terabyte personal video recorder for recording TV, the content line-up includes an in-home movie store with over 9,500 titles including the latest new releases, a TV store with leading TV shows to purchase, leading SVOD services Netflix, Stan, Amazon Prime Video, Britbox, Paramount+ and hayu, Free to Air and subscription Catch-Up TV services, Pay per View access to UFC, apps including YouTube, as well as the option to add subscription entertainment channel packs from major content providers. Visit fetch.com.au for more information.  Fetch TV is proud to be recognised as a Kincentric Best Employer in 2020 and 2021.

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