SK Telecom settles Netflix dispute with strategic partnership

SK Telecom and Netflix have ended their dispute over network usage fees, opting instead for a strategic partnership.

As part of the partnership, SK Telecom aims to enhance the convenience of accessing and paying for Netflix shows and movies on mobile devices and IPTV for their customers. They will provide a range of pricing options and product bundles for users; including services that incorporate Netflix's ad-supported pricing model.

Tony Zameczkowski, VP of APAC...

18 September 2023 | Broadband

Netflix pushes back against SK Broadband’s demand to pay for bandwidth usage

Netflix has pushed back against SK Broadband’s demand for the streaming giant to pay for bandwidth.

SK Broadband sued Netflix earlier this month after data traffic surged following the release of Hwang Dong-hyuk's popular drama series, Squid Game.

“We have come to a crossroads — Red Light, Green Light — where Internet gatekeepers could get to decide if the next great Korean story can be watched, and loved, by the world,” wrote Dean Garfield, VP of Global Public...

26 October 2021 | Broadband