VANCOUVER – Telus customers may now access some of Netflix’s big new shows in 4K after launching the Netflix app on its Optik TV 4K set-top boxes.
Specifically, the Netflix 4K app is an upgrade that Telus added to its new Optik 4K set-top boxes that debuted this summer. To access the Netflix 4K programming through Optik, customers require a 4K TV, a 4K set-top box, which Telus offers for no additional cost with a two-year commitment, and a Netflix Premium subscription. Customers also require a minimum of Telus’ Internet 50 package to support 4K streaming.
Netflix content now available in 4K includes Stranger Things, Marvel's Luke Cage, Narcos and new series The Crown (pictured). Telus also offers TSN 4K, adrenaline sports On Demand (e.g., snowboarding, surfing and dirt biking), Stingray Ambiance, new movie releases and some Optik Local productions in 4K.
“4K is the ultimate way to immerse yourself in your favourite TV shows and introducing hundreds of hours of top-tier 4K Netflix programming is a huge step forward in the evolution of Optik TV," said Telus’ VP content Blair Miller, in the news release. "We're making it easy for Telus customers to enjoy the most binge-worthy 4K content on the market by offering convenient access to all of their favourite shows in one place."
