Netflix agrees Comcast streaming deal

Netflix has agreed a deal with Comcast, the biggest internet service provider in the US, that will see its videos streamed faster and more smoothly, reports BBC.

The multi-year deal will see Netflix servers connected directly to Comcast's network, removing third parties that slow down streaming speeds.

However, Comcast said Netflix would not get "preferential network treatment".

The terms of the deal, including whether Netflix was paying for it, were not disclosed by the firms.

"The companies have established a more direct connection between Netflix and Comcast, similar to other networks, that's already delivering an even better user experience to consumers, while also allowing for future growth in Netflix traffic," Comcast said in a statement.