Presto News

Less than two years after its launch, Foxtel and Seven West Media have announced the closure of Presto. The service will stop streaming on January 31, 2017. Foxtel have recently launched a new pricing structure for Foxtel Now, starting from as little as $10 a month. Check out all the details of Foxtel Now’s new pricing here.

Review: Presto is Vanishing – What Streaming Options will be Available
With Presto shutting down at the end of January next year, Foxtel Play is stepping in to take its place as something different – an on-demand streaming service that’s based around access to live premium TV channels.
Presto Is Now Available on Fetch TV
If you’re a Fetch TV subscriber, it’s now easier than ever to stream your favourite content. Presto is now available on the Gen 3 (Mighty) Fetch TV PVR, and will be introduced on Gen 2 PVRs in early July. Presto joins similar services Stan and Netflix that were already available on Fetch.
Review: Top 10 Movies Available on Presto – New Releases and Timely Classics
Out of the huge library of movies available on Presto, we’ve nominated ten that make for a great night in.
Stream an Exclusive Home and Away Telemovie: Free 1 Month Trial
Fans of Home and Away, rejoice! There’s a special dramatic movie-length instalment of the show – and it’s only available via online streaming on Presto.
Virgin Mobile Presto promo vs Stan TV Free trial: Which offers more?
Presto’s offering free mobile data, while Stan’s offering you movies with subtitles; which free trial is the winner?
Free Presto for Foxtel’s Platinum Customers
Premium SVOD service Presto is now available as part of Foxtel’s Platinum subscription, at no additional charge. The move is meant to dramatically increase the value of Foxtel’s Platinum package with the addition of thousands of extra hours of premium TV and movie programming from Presto’s vast library of recent hits and classic favourites.
Presto Subscribers Can Now Enjoy Wide Range of HD Content
Presto recently announced subscribers now have access to stream a massive library of its premium TV and movie programming in crisp high-definition (HD), with more than 2500 hours available and more being added each day.
The Affair, Now Streaming on Presto
The emotion filled and thought-provoking drama The Affair comes exclusive to Presto. All ten episodes of the series, crowned Best TV Drama at the 72nd Golden Globe Awards, is now available to stream.
New on Presto this August: A Place to Call Home and The Affair
Presto has a few surprises in store for subscribers this August. The streaming service announced that beloved Australian drama A Place to Call Home will be available to stream by the end of the month. Plus, catch US hit series The Affair starting August 10.
Penny Dreadful Is Now Available on Presto
The critically acclaimed and haunting period drama Penny Dreadful will now bring classic horror stories to Presto subscribers. The streaming service recently announced that all episodes of the hit first season are available to stream now, only on Presto.
Presto Is Experimenting with High-Definition Streaming
If Presto subscribers were to complain about what thing, it would surely be this: the streaming service only offers content in SD. All might change soon though. Presto is currently testing high-definition streaming, according to a post on the Presto community forum.
Australians Really Dig Streaming Services, New Research Shows
Uptake of subscription video on demand (SVOD) services delivered over the Internet has skyrocketed in Australia, with two million active subscriptions recorded at the end of June 2015, according to new research by Telsyte.
Great News: BBC Docos Will Be Available to Stream on Presto
Presto acquired a package of almost 100 hours of acclaimed TV documentaries from BBC Worldwide Australia & New Zealand (ANZ). Under the agreement with BBC Worldwide ANZ, Presto has licensed SVOD rights for a broad range of content which will be available to stream on demand for Presto TV and Presto Entertainment bundle subscribers from July 16.
Presto in July: Modern Family Season 5 and HBO Favourites Available to Binge
Season 5 of highly-acclaimed comedy Modern Family is set to land on Presto this month, giving us all something to look forward to. Plus, the streaming service will also add several HBO series to its content lineup: Six Feet Under, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Flight of the Conchords.
Season 2 of Aquarius to Stream on Presto in 2016
Following the incredible reception to the global hit drama Aquarius, producers have announced that the 1960s based crime thriller will return for a second season, next year. Luckily for us, Presto confirmed that the second instalment of the series will air in Australia, exclusively on the streaming service.