FOXTEL
Foxtel is Australia's largest subscription pay-TV and streaming service, delivering live sports (AFL, NRL, F1), premium drama, entertainment, and movies to millions of households via iQ set-top boxes, Foxtel Now streaming, and NBN broadband bundles. It operates as a DAZN subsidiary alongside Kayo Sports, BINGE, and Fox Sports Australia.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1995
- HeadquartersSydney, Australia
- Headcount5,001–10,000
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingDigital Commerce or Content
What FOXTEL does
Foxtel is Australia's largest subscription pay-TV and streaming service, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Sydney, now operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of DAZN following its $3.4 billion acquisition completed in May 2025. The company delivers live sports, premium drama, entertainment, movies, and documentaries to millions of Australian households through a multi-platform architecture spanning iQ3/iQ4/iQ5 set-top boxes, the Foxtel Now streaming service, the Foxtel Go mobile application, and Foxtel Broadband (NBN-based internet bundles). The iQ5 set-top box serves as a unified entertainment hub, integrating Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ into a single interface with consolidated billing, while supporting 4K Ultra HD broadcasts for AFL, NRL, F1, Cricket, and Supercars.
Foxtel's business model is anchored on recurring subscription revenue across tiered bundles ranging from $35/month (Starter) to $250/month (Platinum Plus with broadband), complemented by commercial venue licensing through Foxtel Business serving 4,000+ Australian pubs and clubs via an exclusive BeIN Sports partnership, and international content licensing to platforms including HBO Max Europe and Sky New Zealand. The Foxtel Group umbrella also encompasses BINGE (entertainment streaming), Kayo Sports (sports streaming), Fox Sports Australia, Foxtel Media (advertising), and Hubbl (streaming technology). Content rights to Australia's premier sports — including three decades of NRL and ongoing AFL partnerships — represent the company's primary competitive moat.
The company operates modern corporate campuses across Sydney (Artarmon), Melbourne, Brisbane, and the Gold Coast, employing 5,001-10,000 staff. Under DAZN ownership, Foxtel is positioned within a global sports streaming portfolio with access to Saudi PIF-backed capital, while navigating structural pressures from cord-cutting, competitive streaming entrants (Stan, Optus Sport's exit), and the potential renegotiation of NRL broadcast rights that have anchored its sports offering for thirty years.
FOXTEL firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- FOXTEL
- Legal name
- Foxtel Cable Television Pty Limited
- Website
- https://foxtel.com.au
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1995
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 5,001–10,000 employees
- Short description
- Foxtel is Australia's largest subscription pay-TV and streaming service, delivering live sports (AFL, NRL, F1), premium drama, entertainment, and movies to millions of households via iQ set-top boxes, Foxtel Now streaming, and NBN broadband bundles. It operates as a DAZN subsidiary alongside Kayo Sports, BINGE, and Fox Sports Australia.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
FOXTEL industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Pay Television Services
- NAICS
- Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161)
- SIC
- Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841), Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Premium Pay Cable Networks (MPABAFAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Sports Cable Networks (MPABAFAD), General Entertainment Cable Networks (MPABAFAA), National Sports Broadcast Networks (MPABAAAC), League/Team-Owned Digital Broadcast Networks (MPAKAOAC)
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Where FOXTEL is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Sydney
- HQ country
- Australia
- HQ region
- Oceania
Offices4 records
Markets served
FOXTEL business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Digital Commerce or Content
- Cost components
- Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Pay-TV Subscriptions: Monthly subscription revenue from bundled TV packages including sport, entertainment, drama, and movie channels delivered via iQ set-top boxes
- Foxtel Now Streaming: Streaming-only subscription service with no set-top box required, offering tiered packages from Starter to Ultimate bundles
- Broadband Services: Unlimited nbn broadband plans bundled with TV packages, generating recurring revenue from monthly broadband fees
- Commercial Venue Licensing: Distribution of sports content to licensed commercial venues (pubs, clubs) through Foxtel Business, reaching over 4,000 venues
- Content Licensing to Third Parties: Licensing of original and licensed content to other platforms, including sale of Crave drama series to HBO Max Europe and Sky New Zealand
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Monthly | Sport Bundle - AFL, NRL, F1 live in 4K + Foxtel Plus + HBO Max |
| Subscription | Monthly | Ultimate Bundle - Sports, Movies, Drama with 50+ Live TV channels |
| Subscription | Monthly | Sports + Movies Bundle |
| Subscription | Monthly | Starter Bundle - Entertainment, Drama, Lifestyle channels |
| Subscription | Monthly | Premium Foxtel nbn Broadband |
| Subscription | Monthly | Platinum Plus + Broadband Bundle |
| Subscription | Monthly | Sport + Broadband Bundle |
| Subscription | Monthly | Foxtel Plus + Broadband Bundle |
| Subscription | Monthly | Foxtel Business - Commercial Venue Distribution |
Go-to-market motion3 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels8 records
FOXTEL product offering
Product offeringCore offering
FOXTEL is Australia's subscription pay-TV and streaming service, delivering live sports, premium drama, entertainment, movies, and documentaries via iQ set-top boxes (iQ3, iQ4, iQ5), the Foxtel Now streaming service, and the Foxtel Go mobile app. The company also bundles unlimited nbn broadband with TV packages and operates Foxtel Business, distributing exclusive sports content to over 4,000 licensed commercial venues across Australia.
Product overview
FOXTEL is an Australian pay TV and streaming company that operates as a platform-plus-modules architecture. The core offering is the Foxtel subscription television service delivered via set-top boxes (Foxtel iQ3, iQ4, iQ5) and the streaming-only Foxtel Now service. The product portfolio spans multiple channels and bundles (Foxtel Plus, Sports HD, Movies), premium add-ons (HBO Max), and complementary streaming brands (Kayo Sports for sports, BINGE for entertainment). Additional services include Foxtel Broadband (NBN internet), Foxtel Go mobile app, My Foxtel account management app, and Foxtel Business for commercial venues. The iQ5 set-top box serves as a unified entertainment hub integrating both linear TV channels and streaming apps (Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Apple TV+, HBO Max). The company operates under the Foxtel Group umbrella alongside Fox Sports Australia, Hubbl, and Foxtel Media.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BINGE: Streaming service for TV shows, movies, and entertainment content
- Kayo Sports
- Fox Sports Australia
- Foxtel Media
- Hubbl
- Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Go
Products and services
- Foxtel Pay-TV Subscription
- Foxtel iQ5
- Foxtel iQ4
- Foxtel iQ3
- Foxtel Now
- Foxtel Go
- Kayo Sports
- BINGE
- Fox Sports Australia
- Fox Cricket
- Foxtel Broadband
- Foxtel Business
Quantifiable outcome
- 4K Ultra HD sports broadcasting available for AFL, NRL, F1, Cricket, Supercars
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use FOXTEL
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
FOXTEL technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
FOXTEL partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- BeIN SportscoreFoxtel Business entered exclusive distribution partnership with BeIN Sports to deliver three linear channels to licensed commercial venues across Australia. The deal enabled BeIN Sports to return to Australian pubs and clubs for the first time in six months after its previous distribution arrangement with Screach ended. Content includes LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga, EFL, Carabao Cup, and ATP and WTA tennis tours.
- HBO Max EuropeminorHBO Max Europe purchased the Crave drama series from Foxtel for distribution in European markets, representing content licensing revenue stream.
- Sky New ZealandminorSky New Zealand purchased the Crave drama series from Foxtel for distribution in New Zealand, representing international content licensing.
- NetflixcoreNetflix is integrated into Foxtel's iQ4 and iQ5 set-top boxes and available in select bundle packages including Platinum Plus and Sport bundles. Users can access existing Netflix accounts or create new ones through the Foxtel interface with unified billing.
- Disney+coreDisney+ is integrated into Foxtel iQ4 and iQ5 set-top boxes as a streaming app available on the platform, allowing users to access Disney+ content alongside Foxtel programming.
- Prime VideocorePrime Video is integrated into Foxtel iQ4 and iQ5 set-top boxes as a streaming app, providing access to Amazon's content library alongside Foxtel services.
- Apple TV+coreApple TV+ is available as an integrated streaming app on Foxtel iQ4 and iQ5 boxes, complementing Foxtel's entertainment offering.
- NBN (nbn)coreFoxtel bundles unlimited nbn broadband with TV packages, acquiring wholesale access speeds from nbn for delivery of broadband services to residential customers. WiFi 6 modems are preconfigured for nbn connection types including FTTN, FTTB, FTTP, HFC, and Fixed Wireless.
Scale indicators6 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
FOXTEL competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Sky UK: Sky UK is a major European pay-TV and broadband bundling operator with exclusive Premier League, F1, and cricket rights. It is highly comparable to Foxtel in business model — premium sports rights + broadband bundling + streaming — and represents a benchmark for pay-TV longevity post-DAZN ownership.
- Netflix Australia: Netflix is integrated into Foxtel's iQ boxes and competes as a global streaming incumbent in Australia. While it does not hold premium live sports rights, Netflix competes for the same entertainment streaming wallet share and serves as both a partner and competitor.
- Amazon Prime Video: Prime Video is integrated into Foxtel's iQ set-top boxes and competes for Australian streaming subscribers with original content, sports (Thursday Night Football, Premier League in some markets), and a broader Prime membership bundle.
- Disney+: Disney+ is integrated into Foxtel's iQ4/iQ5 boxes and competes in the Australian streaming market with premium content including Marvel, Star Wars, and ESPN-adjacent sports documentaries. Comparable as a global streaming incumbent targeting Australian households.
- Canal+ (Vivendi): Canal+ is a leading French pay-TV operator offering premium sports, films, and series via cable, satellite, and streaming. It is comparable as a mature, multi-territory pay-TV incumbent with bundled sports rights and integrated streaming applications.
Direct peers
- Fetch TV: Fetch TV is an Australian IPTV and streaming aggregator offering pay-TV-style channel packs over broadband, similar to Foxtel's lower-tier bundles. It targets similar residential broadband-bundled entertainment segments.
- Kayo Sports: Kayo Sports is a wholly-owned Foxtel Group subsidiary but operates as an independent direct-to-consumer sports streaming brand. It is directly comparable as a pure-play sports streaming service competing against Stan Sport and former Optus Sport in Australia.
- DAZN: DAZN is Foxtel's new parent company and a global sports streaming leader operating in 200+ markets. As the acquirer, DAZN now operates Foxtel as its Asia-Pacific sports streaming hub, making it the closest strategic and operational peer at the corporate level.
- Stan (Nine Entertainment): Stan is Australia's leading home-grown streaming service operated by Nine Entertainment and the primary direct competitor to Foxtel/Kayo Sports. Both Stan and Foxtel compete for Australian streaming subscribers and premium sports rights, with Nine actively pitching to acquire NRL rights to strengthen Stan against Foxtel.
- Sky New Zealand: Sky NZ operates a similar pay-TV and streaming model targeting New Zealand households with sports, entertainment, and movies. It is also a content licensing customer of Foxtel (purchased Crave drama), reflecting their parallel market positions.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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FOXTEL leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles3 records
FOXTEL subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries5 records
FOXTEL funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
FOXTEL M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about FOXTEL
What does FOXTEL do?
FOXTEL is Australia's subscription pay-TV and streaming service, delivering live sports, premium drama, entertainment, movies, and documentaries via iQ set-top boxes (iQ3, iQ4, iQ5), the Foxtel Now streaming service, and the Foxtel Go mobile app. The company also bundles unlimited nbn broadband with TV packages and operates Foxtel Business, distributing exclusive sports content to over 4,000 licensed commercial venues across Australia.
Is FOXTEL a public or private company?
FOXTEL is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was FOXTEL founded?
FOXTEL was founded in 1995. It employs 5,001 to 10,000 people.
Where is FOXTEL based?
FOXTEL is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, in the Oceania region.
How does FOXTEL make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Pay-TV Subscriptions are the primary driver. The others are foxtel Now Streaming, broadband Services, commercial Venue Licensing and content Licensing to Third Parties.
Who are FOXTEL's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Sky UK, Netflix Australia, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and Canal+ (Vivendi). Direct peers are Fetch TV, Kayo Sports, DAZN, Stan (Nine Entertainment) and Sky New Zealand.
Does FOXTEL have an API?
No public API is recorded for FOXTEL.
What industry is FOXTEL in?
FOXTEL's product category is Pay Television Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPABAFAB, Premium Pay Cable Networks, with a secondary code of MPABAFAD, Sports Cable Networks. Its NAICS code is 516120 and its SIC code is 4841.