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Australia: Optus Sport on Samsung TVs

September 28, 2020

Optus Sport is adding Samsung Smart TV platform to its roster of compatible streaming options.

Optus’s Head of TV and Content, Corin Dimopoulos said with Optus Sport expanding its device streaming options it was clear the broadcaster was “building credibility as one of Australia’s most popular streaming services”.

“We don’t just want to be the home of premium football, but also a mainstay on the TV‘s of every Australian,” Dimopoulos said. “How we watch TV is changing by the day, and data continues to show that streaming services dominate our data consumption and viewing habits”.

The new addition gives Samsung Smart TV owners the freedom to watch Optus Sport with just a click of a button. Optus Sport subscribers can now access the on-screen Optus Sport icon on their Samsung Smart TVs, and check out everything Optus Sport has to offer.

“We want to provide an experience that not only gives our subscribers the ability to watch the world’s biggest leagues at home or on the go, but also to give them the choice to watch it on their preferred streaming platform,” Dimopoulos added.

Hass Mahdi, Director of Audio Visual, Samsung Electronics Australia said “Aussies are arguably some of the most passionate sports fans in the world. The partnership with Optus Sports allows for our customers to have an easier way to get behind their favourite football players and never miss a goal. The way we are utilising our TVs has changed and Samsung is committed to offering more choice and experiences via the Smart TV platform.”

Optus Sport is the home of premium football content in Australia, including exclusively live coverage of every Premier League match, UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League matches, as well as holding the exclusive rights to the Barclays FA Women’s Super League, FIFA Club World Cup, and Asia’s J-League and K-League.

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