SkyShowtime strikes first Portuguese distribution deal with Meo

Comcast-Paramount Global streaming JV SkyShowtime has secured a distribution deal with Altice-owned Portuguese telco Meo that will bring SkyShowtime to millions of additional households in Portugal. The deal represents SkyShowtime’s first MVPD relationship in the Portuguese market, with the SkyShowtime app available on Meo’s platform beginning today. 

SkyShowtime’s exclusive series and first-run Hollywood movies will be offered to Meo’s new TV customers as an option in the Fibra M3 and Fibra M4 packages for only €1 more.

SkyShowtime will also be available to Meo’s existing customers on an a la carte basis.

At launch, subscribers will be able to enjoy movies such as Jurassic World Dominion, Minions: The Rise of Gru, and the Top Gun: Maverick.

SkyShowtime also features new series including Yellowstone, 1883 and 1923, Mayor of Kingstown, and Tulsa King.

SkyShowtime’s monthly price in Portugal is €4.99.

All customers, including new customers, can get their SkyShowtime subscription directly through Meo, where their subscription fee is billed via one single invoice.

SkyShowtime CEO Monty Sarhan said: “We are excited to partner with MEO and bring SkyShowtime to their subscribers. As a European streaming service, SkyShowtime is committed to working with distributors throughout our markets. MEO is a key partner for us and we look forward to their customers enjoying our incredible roster of exclusive series and movies — all at a market-beating price.”

João Epifânio, Chief Sales Officer, B2C, from Altice Portugal said: “As one of the best service solutions with the latest generation fibre, which already covers more than 6.2 million homes throughout the country, MEO also takes the best content to the homes of its customers, with or without a set-top box. Today, we are very proud to announce the extension of our offer, fully integrated with our service, with one the most important entertainment platforms worldwide – SkyShowtime – which brings together entertainment from studios such as Universal Pictures, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, DreamWorks Animation and Paramount+ among others.

“Being a leader is not only about being bigger, but also being able to bring the best proposition to our customers. And at a time when the streaming market, and scripted in particular is growing fast, we are even more pleased to be the first operator in Portugal to make SkyShowtime’s excellent entertainment available under exclusive conditions.”

Raquel Berzosa, SkyShowtime Regional General Manager for Iberia said: “Portugal is a very important market for SkyShowtime. Working with the team at Meo, we have created an integrated and seamless entertainment experience that their subscribers will enjoy.”