Netflix reportedly considers opening its app to other streamers

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Netflix executives have considered making third-party streaming services available within its app, according to a report from The New York Times. The recent discussions reportedly centered around bringing Peacock and Fox One to Netflix, though it’s unclear whether the streaming giant would sell subscriptions to the other services or add their content to its app.

While Amazon’s Prime Video and Roku have long sold subscriptions to rival services, the move would be a major change for Netflix, which has only joined bundles with other streamers. YouTube — Netflix’s biggest rival — will also include access to Peacock as part of its Premium subscription next year.

Netflix currently has no “imminent deal” planned, The New York Times reports.

But Netflix has already...

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