SPI/FilmBox Extends Partnership with Telekom Romania and Adds FilmBox Stars, Fast&FunBox

SPI/FilmBox and Telekom Romania announce that they have extended their partnership for three more years with the operator adding SPI’s Fast&FunBox and FilmBox Stars to their existing offer.

SPI/FilmBox and Telekom Romania are pleased to announce that they have renewed and expanded their long-standing partnership. The newly minted deal will make SPI brands that are already offered through Telekom Romania’s services available to subscribers for an additional three years, adding SPI’s Fast&FunBox and FilmBox Stars to the mix. Both will be available across all of Telekom Romania’s distribution networks. 

“We are delighted to build on our existing and long-standing partnership with Telekom Romania to continue to bring SPI’s truly versatile and entertaining brands to a wide audience through their distribution networks,” commented Tamas Fülöp, Regional Director of Operations at SPI International.

The new deal makes Fast&FunBox which offers action-packed programming dedicated to adrenaline sports and FilmBox Stars which broadcasts award-winning movies with stellar casts, available to Telekom Romania subscribers across all of their distribution networks.

“We are always looking to offer our customers quality TV content and as varied as possible, to please all family members, especially in this difficult period in which the time spent in front of the TV has increased. The extension of the collaboration with SPI represents the proof of our commitment. We hope that the content broadcast through the new channels that enter Telekom’s grid will quickly reach the hearts of sports fans and lovers of internationally awarded films”, stated Andreas Elsner, Chief Commercial Officer, Residential Segment, Telekom Romania.

Telekom Romania already carries the following from SPI’s extensive portfolio: SPI’s flagship FilmBox; the go-to destination for drama enthusiasts Timeless Dizi Channel; FilmBox Premium, which broadcasts some of the best Hollywood movies starring A-list actors; DocuBox, which broadcasts a collection of award-winning documentaries about different cultures and the wonders of our world; and FightBox, which delivers electrifying combat sports live events and multi-discipline mixed martial arts coverage from all over the world.

About SPI International

SPI International/FilmBox is a global media company operating a diverse portfolio of 42 linear channels and digital services on six continents. FilmBox being its flagship movie service, SPI is one of the biggest aggregators of native Ultra HD content in the world. Working with over 700 operators worldwide, SPI uses state of the art technology providing its 90 million subscribers with access to SPI’s linear and on-demand content including live streaming of UHD programming and FilmBox service on any internet-connected device via major global streaming players as well as local OTT providers. SPI recently added to its portfolio Film1 premium movie services in The Netherlands, including four linear offers and an on-demand service. 

For over 25 years, SPI International has been a leading supplier of theatrical films and television programming in the international market. SPI’s solid alliances with major license suppliers provide compelling content, with strong recognition and high demand.

About Telekom Romania:

Telekom Romania is a dynamic brand, offering fixed and mobile innovative communication services to a broad customer community.

Our solutions open a world of infinite opportunities to share the beauty of life together with our families, friends, partners, colleagues and citizens around us. Our mission is to enrich people’s lives, by offering them fixed and mobile integrated services, latest technologies like 4G, optical fibre, as well as Internet TV which brings users a new entertainment experience, with access to exclusive and quality content, on all screens, and advanced interactive features. Telekom Romania is the trusted partner for companies, providing them with complete communications and IT&C solutions. Our network is bringing together people, machines and content, connecting them for a better, safer, simpler future.

Telekom Romania is present in the Romanian market since 2014, after the joint rebranding of Romtelecom and COSMOTE Romania.

Telekom is a brand pertaining to Deutsche Telekom, one of the world’s leading integrated telecommunications companies.