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However, that Prime delivery …
An Amazon support member trying to help a subscriber on Twitter on Saturday inadvertently created a social media frenzy when he appeared to “deliver a united Ireland.”
For some background, Amazon Prime Video has bought the streaming rights to the Fall Nations Cup in the UK, which means they are showing every single international rugby match on their streaming platform.
However, Amazon Prime Video does not have the broadcasting rights in Ireland with those divided between Premier Sports and RTÉ.
Chris Jones was tweeting to the AmazonHelp account on Saturday because he was having difficulty accessing rugby. After fixing a number of problems, the account believed it had discovered the source of the problem.
The game was only available to users in the UK.
No.
– Chris Jones (@_chrisjones_) November 14, 2020
Thanks for that information. We apologize, but upon reviewing your location you are in Northern Ireland. Rugby Fall Nations Cup coverage is exclusively available to Prime members based in the UK. We have no rights to other territories. ^ RS
– Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
Initially, the administration vigorously defended its belief in a united Ireland.
Many apologies, but we do not have the broadcast rights for Ireland or other territories. ^ RS
– Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
“Yes, we will take it into account.”
Thank you for reaching out to us. We will make sure to pass on your comments to the relevant team. ^ DR
– Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
And so began the celebration that Amazon Prime had delivered a united Ireland.
Amazon Prime has delivered a united Ireland, and before 6pm on the same day. https://t.co/LF567yffC1
– Dara Ó Briain (@daraobriain) November 14, 2020
Our time has come guys 🇮🇪 https://t.co/pcCCGfSgED pic.twitter.com/SpiGwLKW3L
– Thomas McCormick (@ tom_mcc01) November 14, 2020
Breaking down: Amazon has declared an end to partition in Ireland. https://t.co/IxWGpqEJ7w
– Barry Malone (@malonebarry) November 14, 2020
Okay, I admit it. I was wrong. Apparently, great technology CAN solve intractable and contentious political problems. https://t.co/zqw9tEIhjq
– Amanda Taub (@amandataub) November 14, 2020
Despite initially seeming fearlessly nationalistic, Amazon Prim
We apologize for the error in our colleague’s answer. Our Prime Video subscribers in Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK can access and watch the Rugby Autumn Nations Cup on Prime Video as part of their subscription.
– Amazon Help (@AmazonHelp) November 14, 2020
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