Canal+ Group has announced plans to expand its streaming service into the Netherlands.
Already available in Austria, Czech Republic and Slovakia, the platform, which is currently being distributed in the Netherlands via subsidiary M7, will be rebranded CANAL+ from January 29th.
Speaking about the launch, Jacques du Puy, CEO CANAL+ International said: “I am very pleased with the launch of our platform in the Netherlands, which will help us further strengthen the position of CANAL+ in the European market.
“It is a dynamic market that offers us new opportunities. With our learnings from other territories and strong relationships with content providers and major stakeholders, we’re confident to bring something new to the Dutch audience, bringing together the best of linear channels, sport, films and series.”
Canal+ will work with Dutch telecom operator VodafoneZiggo to promote the new service to over 3 million viewers in the Netherlands, the company said.