Fox is slated to launch in Belgium on October 1, it was announced today by Fox International Channels (FIC), 21st Century Fox’s international multi-media arm.
The channel will be available to all Telenet Digital TV basic package customers. Additionally, customers of Telenet’s entertainment package Play More will be able to access series box sets of previous seasons and catch-up on current episodes.
“We are extremely excited to launch FOX in Belgium. Our core focus is to build an attractive channel and to offer the best international content to the Flemish audience,” said Marco de Ruiter, Managing Director Germany, France and Belgium.
“The partnership with Telenet enables us to offer our content via our linear channel and through their on-demand services, giving fans a chance to enjoy our shows anytime and anywhere.”
Fox is available in 126 countries across Latin America, Europe, Africa and Asia. The launch in Belgium extends FIC’s offer in the market to the general entertainment space, and grows the group’s portfolio in the market beyond the existing National Geographic Channel and Nat Geo Wild offer.