Well that was quick. Netflix had informed investors that their streaming video service would be available via US cable operators “this quarter” … and, just a few days later, here we are with RCN, Grande, and Atlantic identified as the first partners to serve up Netflix via customer-leased TiVo hardware. At this stage of the game, as we’d presumed, Netflix subscriptions are managed independently by customers without the cableco’s involvement. However, folks can subscribe to Netflix directly from the TiVo set-top and we wonder if the providers get a little kickback. Related, while Netflix has clearly resolved the content licensing issues that previously prevented this sort of deployment and beyond an Open Connect implementation, we’d sure love to know more about the nature of these relationships – if and how money changes hands. Sources tell us Netflix will appear on RCN TiVo hardware Monday, April 28th.
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Of course, this is the low hanging fruit... smaller cablecos looking for an edge, without the weight to work many broad, favorable content deals, using a previously constructed app. Will be interesting to see what other cable hardware this may come to and if any of the big providers get onboard with Netflix.
"Most markets will have NETFLIX on channel 450 and Lehigh NETFLIX will be on channel 750. No more switching inputs, changing devices, enjoy your NETFLIX right on the RCN TiVo, Now you can Binge watch your shows and go right into the current Season on Live T.V. or RCN ON Demand.."
http://www.dslreports.com/forum/r29203803-TiVo-Cats-outta-the-Bag-NETFLIX-coming-to-RCN-
So if I buy Netflix on a RCN subscription, can I use it on the 1000 other devices I have, or is it somehow a RCNetflix account, and I can only see it on "channel 450?" I don't see why it would be limited, but it might. Also, can I add on the Disc rental piece, and is that added to my cable bill... or a separate bill...?