I read somewhere that Telstra are open to Foxtel being sold. So they don`t obviously feel threatened. Recently also this tie up between Testra`s Fetch and DAZN suggests they may see a positive in it.
"In September, 51% Telstra owned Fetch TV announced it would include the DAZN app on its platform however, this could be pulled unless Telstra who own 35% of Foxtel and 51% of Fetch cuts a deal for the app to stay on the struggling Fetch platform"
DAZN were also said to be interested in Optus Sports, however are now said to be focusing on Foxtel.
"According to sources another option being discussed is that Optus winds their Optus Sports app into DAZN a move that could hurt arch rival Telstra and their majority ownership of Fetch TV."
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The future for Foxtel could be all about sport and access to global entertainment streaming apps, with the real probability now emerging the Australian media icon, which pioneered pay TV and streaming in Australia could be owned by UK global sports Company DAZN next year. For Australian sports...
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