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NENT Group, Elisa Viihde launch new Finnish streamer

Elisa Viihde Viaplay is due to launch on 30th June and will include local and Nordic content as well international content

Nordic Entertainment Group (NENT) and Finland’s top local streaming service Elisa Viihde have joined forces to launch a new service in Finland.

Elisa Viihde Viaplay is due to launch on 30th June and will include local and Nordic content as well international content.

Viaplay is already the biggest Scandinavian streaming service and is now available all across the Nordic countries, having recently launched in Iceland.

NENT Group will be responsible for the service’s technology and analytics, while Elisa will handle sales, marketing and customer support. Both parties will continue to invest in content for the service.

Anders Jensen, NENT Group president and CEO said: “We continue to break new ground in streaming with the most innovative partnerships in the market. Elisa Viihde Viaplay will bring together the Nordic region’s leading streaming company and a Finnish pioneer in telecoms and digital services to take streaming to the next level in Finland – a country with one of the highest broadband penetration rates in the world. NENT Group has outstanding content delivered on a world-class technology platform, while Elisa is Finland’s market-leading communications service provider and has delivered a string of hit local drama formats.”

Veli-Matti Mattila, Elisa CEO added: “By joining forces with NENT Group we are able to offer Finnish customers an exciting combination of high-quality content with a strong focus on Finnish and Nordic original series. We expect viewers to embrace this innovative combined service that provides extensive content. We look forward to working together to bring Elisa Viihde Viaplay to this fast-growing market later this year.”