David Hyman

Netflix responds angrily to Verizon as row heats up

US-based streaming service Netflix has reacted angrily to Verizon’s cease and desist letter concerning claims over Netflix usage on the Verizon network. Verizon had demanded Netflix stop blaming its network for issues affecting playback of series and movies. In a response, sent by Netflix general counsel David Hyman to his Verizon counterpart Randal S. Milch, […]

Netflix and Verizon embroiled in network row

Verizon Communications has issued a cease and desist notice to Netflix demanding it stop publicly stating that issues affecting playback of series and movies are being caused by Verizon’s “crowded network”. In the letter it says Netflix’s claims are “deceptive” and could harm the perception of Verizon. Netflix’s US subscribers watching via a Verizon connection […]

FEATURES

view all

TBI Tech & Analysis: Exploring viewing habits across Europe

TBI Tech & Analysis: Digging into the UK’s record linear declines

TBI Weekly: Why HBO Max & Hulu’s rights-sharing deal adds up

TBI Tech & Analysis: How Netflix turned ‘Stranger Things S4’ into a billion-hour bonanza

Opinion: The perfect storm driving international content demand in the US

TBI Tech & Analysis: What Channel 4’s rising ad revenue spells for privatisation potential