TalkTalk TV to offer Amazon Prime Video via set-top

TalkTalk has become the latest UK service provider to offer Amazon Prime Video to its TV offering following Liberty Global-owned Virgin Media’s addition of the streaming service this week.

Amazon auto show The Grand Tour

TalkTalk’s he deal with Amazon will see the service join the TalkTalk TV range of streaming apps

The move means that viewers will also be able to watch all televised 2019-20 Premier League games on TalkTalk TV via Prime Video, BT Sport and Sky Sports.

TalkTalk TV customers who sign up for Amazon Prime will be able to view a range of TV shows and movies available on Prime Video, including Amazon Originals The Grand Tour, The Marvelous Mrs Maisel, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan and the forthcoming Good Omens starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant.

Customers who already have a Prime Video subscription will be able to stream the service by logging into the app via their set top box. TalkTalk TV customers who don’t currently have a Prime Video subscription can take advantage of the 30-day free trial.

TalkTalk said that the launch with Amazon is the latest step in its commitment to providing customers with a seamless viewing experience. The telco offers a range of services on its box including online TV offerings Netflix and BBC iPlayer as well as Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and major kids’ channels.

Will Ennett, Head of TV content and editorial, TalkTalk TV said: “We’re committed to giving our customers more of the TV and film they love by growing our roster of content partners. Amazon Prime Video has captured TV fans with its exciting original series’ and is a fantastic addition to the TalkTalk TV line up, making it even easier for our customers to enjoy the very best entertainment in one place and through just one remote.”

Jay Marine, VP of Amazon Prime Video said: “We are excited to make it even easier for Prime members to watch the great TV shows and movies they love. With Good Omens starring Michael Sheen and David Tennant set to launch next month, there’s never been a better time to enjoy a range of original and exclusive programming including Amazon Originals like Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan, The Grand Tour and The Marvelous Mrs Maisel – as well as our forthcoming exclusive Premier League matches – all coming to customers across the country through TalkTalk TV.”