Competition Commission clear Sky Movies of undue dominance
Sky’s dominant position in the pay-TV movie market has been given the green light by the Competition Commission following an investigation into whether the firm’s market share was adversely affecting competition.
In its final report the Commission argued that the arrival of online streaming services such as Netflix and Lovefilm, were reshaping the market
Inquiry head Laura Carstensen, said: "We have seen significant change in pay-TV movie services in the course of our inquiry, and have considered the implications of these developments carefully in reaching our final views.
"It is clear that consumers now have a much greater choice than they had a couple of years ago when our investigation began."
Welcoming the decision Sky said in a statement that it believed there was: “…overwhelming evidence that UK consumers are well served by strong competition between a growing number of TV providers, including those offering movies".
It concluded: "As this dynamic marketplace continues to evolve, we remain committed to innovating for customers so that UK consumers continue to benefit from choice, value and innovation."