Despite that prime delivery …
An Amazon support member trying to help a subscriber on Twitter created a buzz on social media carelessly when he saw them delivering “United Ireland” on Saturday.
For some background, Amazon Prime Video bought the broadcasting rights for the Autumn Nation Cup in the United Kingdom, meaning they show every rugby international match on their streaming platform.
However, Amazon Prime Video does not have broadcast rights in Ireland, with a split between Premier Sports and RTE.
Chris Jones tweeted to the Amazon Help account on Saturday. After resolving several issues, the account believes that the source of the issue has been found.
The game was only available to users in the United Kingdom.
No.
– Chris Jones (ch_ChrisJones_) November 14, 2020
Thanks for that info. We apologize, but when reviewing your location you were in Northern Ireland. Rugby Autumn National Cup coverage is only available to UK-based Prime members. We have no right to other territories. RS
– Amazon Help (mAmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
Initially, the admin strongly defended their faith in United Ireland.
Many apologies but we have no broadcasting rights to Ireland or any other region. RS
– Amazon Help (mAmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
“Yes, we will take it as advised.”
Thanks for approaching us. We will ensure that your feedback is forwarded to the appropriate team. DR
– Amazon Help (mAmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
Amazon Prime has launched a United Ireland handover celebration.
Amazon Prime delivered a United Ireland, just before 6pm on the same day. https://t.co/LF567yffC1
– Dara Bryan (ara Darobrian) November 14, 2020
Our time has come, boys https://t.co/pcCCGfSgED pic.twitter.com/SpiGwLKW3L
– Thomas McCormick (tom_mcc01) November 14, 2020
Breaking: Amazon announces end to partition of Ireland. https://t.co/IxWGpqEJ7w
– Barry Malone (@malonebarry) November 14, 2020
Well, I agree with that. I was wrong. Apparently great technology can solve complex and controversial political problems. https://t.co/zqw9tEIhjq
– Andamandataub November 14, 2020
Despite initially appearing to be a fearless nationalist, Amazon Prime
We apologize for the error in our colleague’s response. Our Prime Video subscribers in Northern Ireland and other parts of the UK can access and watch the Rugby Autumn National Cup on Prime Video as part of their subscription.
– Amazon Help (mAmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
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