Disney’s new streaming service will launch in the UK with at least 25% less bandwidth. Disney+ will be home to films and shows from Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars and National Geographic, as well as Disney, when it launches in the UK on Tuesday. “In anticipation of high consumer demand for Disney+, we are proactively instituting measures to lower our overall bandwidth utilisation by at least 25% in all of the markets launching Disney+ on March 24. “In the coming days, we will be monitoring internet congestion and working closely with internet service providers to further reduce bitrates as necessary to ensure they are not overwhelmed by consumer demand. “We look forward to the launch of Disney+ and hope it will provide a much-needed respite for families in these challenging and trying times.”Disney+ will launch in the UK on March 24.

Source: Irish Independent March 21, 2020 19:41 UTC