On January 10, Molotov was ordered to pay 8.5 million euros to TF1 and to stop broadcasting the group’s free-to-air channels (TF1, TMC, TFX, TF1 Séries Films and LCI).
“Molotov will now distribute the free-to-air channels of the TF1 group in its paid offers”, indicated this broadcaster in “streaming”, which initially bet on free access for its users.
The agreement excludes at this stage the pay channels of the group, the subject of negotiations “still in progress” with TF1, added the platform.
“Molotov regrets this situation and reaffirms its commitment to free DTT channels for all. It is also important to note that all the other DTT channels are accessible free of charge on Molotov, apart from those of the TF1 and M6 groups, ”underlined the application.
M6 had challenged the broadcasting of its free-to-air channels in the same way and also won the legal battle in December. The same month, an agreement similar to that found with TF1 was signed.