Digital Home Thoughts: Redbox And Verizon Partnering Up To Take On Netflix

"In an attempt to ensure that theay aren't lef tbehind in the digital content stakes Redbox and Verizon are partnering up and hoping to steal a march on Netflix, the encumbent market leader for streaming video and DVDs."

Redbox machines have been popping up all over the place and has replaced Netflix for many as the go to place for renting DVDs. Now, Redbox is looking to take the fight to the streaming video realm by teaming up with Verizon. Plans have not been announced yet but it is anticipated Redbox will be looking to leverage their 35,000+ DVD kiosk as an added bonus to streaming plans.