Pay-TV giant Sky has launched an online pay-TV service in Spain, confirming earlier reports. The service is similar to the Now TV-branded OTT service already available in the UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria and Italy, but the Spanish launch marks the first time Sky has entered a market where it has no satellite operation. Sky TV costs EUR 10 a month and gives subscribers access to 12 live channels and an on-demand catalogue of TV series, films and documentaries.

The 12 channels are Fox, Fox Life, TNT, Historia, Syfy, Disney Junior, Nickelodeon, TCM, Comedy Central, Calle 13, Disney XD and National Geographic, while the on-demand catalogue includes 61 series and programmes, including 14 complete series available at launch as well as 30-day catch up. The service has no permanence clause and also comes with a 30-day free trial.

For users without a smart TV, the company will also be making available a Sky TV Box costing EUR 25 for the device and EUR 10 a month thereafter for simultaneous playback of content on up to three devices