The internet version of the Sky Q box will make its debut on a new fibre-only service from Sky Italia and Open Fiber.
The internet version of the Sky Q box will make its debut on a new fibre-only service from Sky Italia and Open Fiber.
The two companies have announced a long term deal that will see the first services launch from summer 2019. It will run alongside Sky’s existing offer.
Andrea Zappia, Sky Italia CEO said, “Sky’s mission is to be at the centre of both innovation in the TV industry and the digitalization process of Italy. This agreement with Open Fiber is an important next step. We believe that pay-TV has significant room for growth and fibre represents an innovative and simple way to deliver more quality TV and on-demand content into the heart of Italian homes.”
The deal will give Sky access to Open Fiber’s FTTH (fibre-to-the-home) network which is set to reach the 271 main urban areas of the country by 2022.
Elisabetta Ripa, Open Fiber CEO said, “We strongly believe that our wholesale-only business model is the best way to accelerate the roll out and penetration in Italy of innovative ultra broadband services, provided on a pure fibre infrastructure.”
The satellite version of Sky Q launched in the Italian market in November 2017.
Source: https://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2018/03/31/sky-italia-and-open-fiber-launch-fibre-only-service/