CBC speculates that Amazon Prime Video may be coming to Canada...like now.

[Johnny LaRue]

Sorry if this has already been posted.

Amazon Prime video streaming could launch in Canada on Thursday

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/amazon-prime-video-canada-1.3874326

Netflix and Bell's CraveTV could face a powerful new competitor in Canada as soon as Thursday, when Amazon.com launches its Amazon Prime video streaming service, according to comments made at a CRTC hearing earlier this week.

In her opening statement to the telecom regulator on Tuesday, Bell Media president Mary Ann Turcke said "a new global OTT competitor — Amazon Prime — is entering the Canadian market in two days."

"OTT" refers to "over-the-top," meaning media content delivered through the internet, rather than through a traditional media provider like cable TV.

In a tweet earlier this month, former Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson also suggested that Amazon Prime video's Canadian launch was imminent

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[discostu]

Did anything come out about this today? I havent seen anything released by Amazon.

This would be a good time to launch. Many people are probably considering Amazon Prime right now for the free shipping during the holiday season. Having a free streaming service on top of that would seal the deal for many.

 

[chicagoskycam]

That will be great for you guys, lots of good stuff on there.

 

[Nalens Oga]

I want filmstruck, I doubt Amazon Prime Video has a better selection of moives than even Netflix.

 

[chicagoskycam]

I want filmstruck, I doubt Amazon Prime Video has a better selection of moives than even Netflix.

Just different movies and some of the same. Netflix and Amazon seem focused on original programming.

 

[Unlimited Chequing]

That will be great for you guys, lots of good stuff on there.

Unfortunately I'm not holding my breath that we'd be getting the same content as you guys, IF there's even any truth to Amazon Prime Video coming to Canada.

 

[Johnny LaRue]

No news on this today. It's too bad, I was interested to see what they would offer.

 

[Voight]

Better than Netflix?