AT & T will release series like "Friends" from rivals streaming

Stephenson did not name specific shows that would make the jump, although it's not difficult to see likely candidates. Extended Netflix friends The deal only lasts until 2019, while the WarnerMedia service is expected to debut in beta by the end of 2019. Stephenson also named The Big Bang Theory and Seinfeld like forts.

It was a bit expected. However, there is always a risky bet. Like Disney +, AT & T is betting that customers will watch shows and pay for another subscription service to make sure they have everything. But this is not guaranteed – there are already signs of subscriptions fatigue and limiting what they watch or hacking. AT & T may still have to work hard to show that WarnerMedia is worth it, while many people are not afraid to stick with Amazon or Netflix.