Disney will monitor internet congestion to reduce pressure on broadband infrastructure during coronavirus outbreakCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDisney’s new streaming service will launch in the
UK and Western Europe with hits such as Frozen 2 streamed at slower speeds to reduce congestion on broadband networks as millions are confined to their homes.
Disney has pledged to reduce the streaming speed of content offered through Disney+, which launches in the UK and most major European markets on 24 March, by 25% in line with
Netflix, Amazon’s Prime Video and Google’s
YouTube which have already agreed deals to reduce pressure on European broadband networks.