BritBox vs RTS

Amazon Launches First Five-Service Prime Video Channels Bundle

Amazon has launched its first-ever bundle of five streaming services on Prime Video Channels in the U.S. The bundle includes AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece, and STARZ for $29.99 per month, offering a 39% savings compared to individual subscriptions. The announcement was made on September 15, 2026, and is seen as a strategic move to increase the value proposition of Prime Video Channels. The bundle aims to provide a diverse range of premium content, from AMC+ original series to BritBox British dramas, MGM+ classic films, PBS Masterpiece mysteries, and STARZ popular franchises. Executives from Amazon and the participating services highlighted the benefits of curation and value. The bundle is available to U.S. customers, with no mention of expansion to other markets.

• Amazon launched a $29.99/month bundle of five streaming services on Prime Video Channels.
• The bundle includes AMC+, BritBox, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece, and STARZ.
• The bundle offers a 39% savings compared to subscribing to each service individually.

RTS News Staff Warns of Overload Since Move

More than 200 employees at Radio Télévision Suisse (RTS), including journalists, technicians, and external staff, have signed an open letter to RTS management and SRG, warning of exhaustion, technical failures, and burnout since the newsroom's move to Ecublens. The letter cites a recent on-air incident on La Première where a news bulletin was interrupted by music and silence, which they say is the culmination of three years of decline. They demand a moratorium on the planned merger of radio and TV newsrooms and on new digital formats until TV teams are also settled, as well as a review of transferred technical duties. The RTS spokesperson says the situation is taken seriously and a task force has been set up, while discussions with the journalists' association continue.

• Over 200 RTS employees signed a letter to management complaining of burnout and technical failures since the move to Ecublens.
• A recent on-air incident on La Première interrupted a news bulletin with music and silence for 11 minutes.
• Employees demand a moratorium on the merger of radio and TV newsrooms and on new digital formats.

RTS faces recurring technical glitches at new Ecublens headquarters

Since moving its radio operations to the new headquarters in Ecublens, Swiss public broadcaster RTS has been experiencing recurring technical issues, including a notable 11-minute disruption of the morning news flash on October 1, 2026. The move from Lausanne began in November 2025, with full relocation by late June 2026. The new studios feature advanced technology, including self-production capabilities, but teething problems have persisted. Management has now established a task force to stabilize systems in cooperation with equipment manufacturers. RTS downplays the severity, noting the normal challenges of commissioning new infrastructure, but internal dissatisfaction is reportedly high. The public reaction has been limited, with only a few dozen listener complaints.

• RTS moved its radio operations to a new headquarters in Ecublens, with the full relocation completed by late June 2026.
• A technical glitch on October 1, 2026 caused an 11-minute disruption of the morning news flash on RTS La Première.
• RTS management established a task force to address recurring technical issues and stabilize systems with manufacturers.

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