Foxtel has lost the rights to broadcast English Premier League matches in Australia to the country’s second biggest telco,Optus. But what will it mean for fans? And how will the games be broadcast? In surprising news, Optus has secured the media rights to the English Premier League (EPL) for three seasons commencing from the 2016-17 season. Optus already has the rights for the EPL in its hometown in Singapore. The unique deal includes the broadcast and digital rights (broadband and mobile) for all 380 matches broadcast in Australia. Related: Foxtel loses English Premier League broadcast rights in Australia to Optus Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com