Melita welcomes the introduction of the Netflix service in Malta and any other similar streaming or content provider that uses legal channels to provide entertainment content to Maltese customers, the company said in a statement.

The presence of Netflix and similar providers in Malta increases choice for local customers and addresses a gap in the market that has been forcing customers to opt for illegal and unsecure platforms to access entertainment and other video content.

Netflix, and other streaming services like it, are complementary to Melita’s traditional TV services that provide continuous broadcast of thematic shows, Melita said.

High quality streaming of Netflix uses continuous large portions of bandwidth. Users of streaming services, who would typically also use multiple devices such as smart phones, laptops and tablets, are advised to opt for packages with download speeds of at least 50 Megabits per second. Such packages are designed to cater robustly for streaming services, the company said.