American market I know , but must surely increase chances of Netflix on TIVO here
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The end of Netflix Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX)'s deal with Starz Entertainment LLC on Thursday may get Netflix a step closer to offering its app on TiVo Inc. (Nasdaq: TIVO) boxes that are distributed by cable operators. (See Netflix, Starz on the Outs .)
The Starz deal was why RCN Corp. was unable to offer Netflix on TiVo boxes when the cable operator launched its TiVo offering in May 2010, RCN Senior Director of Video Product and Video Network Operations Jason Nealis tells Light Reading Cable. He says he's eager to reopen the dialogue with Netflix now that that Starz deal has expired.
Netflix, meanwhile, is showing some interest in partnering with cable as the company continues to develop original programming and look more and more like a premium programmer such as HBO. (See Netflix Plays Friendly With Cable.)
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