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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Business
Amanda Meade

Streaming wars: why Foxtel paid ‘eye-popping rights fee’ to extend HBO content deal

The Foxtel season two premiere of The White Lotus saw a 550% increase on the first season premiere.
The Foxtel season two premiere of The White Lotus saw a 550% increase on the first season premiere. Photograph: Fabio Lovino/HBO

Driven by the desire for premium drama of the calibre of The White Lotus and Succession, Australians are signing up to streaming services such as Foxtel Group’s Binge in huge numbers.

Launched almost three years ago, Binge has continued to grow, offsetting the losses Foxtel is having with its residential and Foxtel Now customers.

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