One of the pioneers of Australian streaming is set to depart the local market as early as this week, marking the end of the first epoch in the over-the-top sports broadcast revolution.
Optus Sport is close to selling its suite of rights, including its jewel the Premier League, almost nine years after it launched in Australia. The exit will be the sector’s biggest departure during a decade-long rights-grab, as fans of some sports were left with no choice but to pick up two or more pay-TV platforms in order to follow their favourite sports.
