sign in sign up
<<
Home , BT Group

Dec 21, 2015 10:41 GMT BT TV becomes first UK TV service to offer in 4K

BT TV today became the first TV service in the UK to offer Netflix in Ultra HD.BT TV customers will be able to view some of the world’s biggest TV shows via the new Ultra HD YouView+ set-top box and adding Netflix’s Ultra HD plan for only £8.99 a month*.

BT TV was the first UK TV service to offer Ultra HD content through BT Sport Ultra HD, and with today’s launch customers can also enjoy some huge hit TV shows such as House of Cards, Narcos, Marvel’s Jessica Jones, and Better Call Saul on Netflix.

Customers signing up to Netflix will benefit from the simplicity of having Infinity Broadband, BT TV and Netflix in one single bill, and streaming Netflix through their box will not eat into the customer’s broadband download allowance. Customers need to have a compatible Ultra HD TV/4k TV and sign up to BT TV’s Total Entertainment package for £15, and new customers will then receive a YouView+ Ultra HD set-top box.

With instant access to Netflix in Ultra HD from their set-top box, BT TV customers can watch a wide and growing variety series, including Marvel’s Daredevil, the historical drama series Marco Polo, films such as the Ridiculous 6 and documentaries like Keith Richards: Under the Influence, and What Happened, Miss Simone? with more titles being added nearly every single day.

Delia Bushell, managing director of BT TV & BT Sport said: “This is bringing our BT TV customers the best drama series married with the highest quality viewing experience now available. Our Ultra HD package will enhance the experience and provide unmissable content at great value, including must- see new Netflix shows like Narcos, and original series like Is The New Black available, alongside live action from the and UEFA Champions League and Europa League. We’re delighted to be offering our customers a wide range of incredible Ultra HD content with the convenience of a single bill.”

*Ultra HD availability subject to your Netflix subscription plan, service, device capabilities, and content availability. www.netflix.com/TermsOfUse

-Ends-

Enquiries about this news release should be made to the BT Group Newsroom on its 24-hour number: 020 7356 5369. From outside the UK dial + 44 20 7356 5369. E-mail: [email protected]

All news releases can be accessed at our web site: http://www.bt.com/newscentre

Notes to editors

* The £8.99 price is based on comparing the price of the Total Entertainment TV package with Netflix Ultra HD which will cost £23.99 per month, with the £15 price of the Total Entertainment package on its own. Netflix is on a 30 day rolling contract and can be cancelled at any time. Customers will also need to be a BT Infinity customer.

About BT

BT’s purpose is to use the power of communications to make a better world. It is one of the world’s leading providers of communications services and solutions, serving customers in more than 170 countries. Its principal activities include the provision of networked IT services globally; local, national and international services to its customers for use at home, at work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet products and services; and converged fixed/mobile products and services. BT consists principally of five customer-facing lines of business: BT Global Services, BT Business, BT Consumer, BT Wholesale and .

For the year ended 31 March 2015, BT Group’s reported revenue was £17,979m with reported profit before taxation of £2,645m.

British Telecommunications plc (BT) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BT Group plc and encompasses virtually all businesses and assets of the BT Group. BT Group plc is listed on stock exchanges in London and New .

For more information, visit www.btplc.com

Contacts

Customers Press Contact

National press office Press Contact

BT News Room Press Contact [email protected]