What is Universal+?
{{Infobox television channel | name = Universal+ | logo = Universal_Plus_logo.png | logo_size = | slogan = | owner = NBCUniversal International Networks | founded = {{Start date|2021|12|6}} ({{Time ago|2021|12|6}}) | sister_channels = * Universal TV * Studio Universal * E! * Syfy * Telemundo Internacional | area = [[Latin America]] | picture_format = [[1080i]] [[High-definition television|HDTV]]<br />(downscaled to [[16:9]] [[480i]]/[[576i]] for the [[SDTV]] feed) | website = {{URL|universalplus.com}} |headquarters=[[Miami]], [[Florida]]}} '''Universal+''' (pronounced as '''Universal Plus'''), is a group of [[Latin American]] and [[British Isles]] premium subscription television channels of [[United States]] origin. It focuses on the broadcast of exclusive movies and series that are not seen on other channels. ==Ownership== It is owned by NBCUniversal, operated by NBCUniversal International Networks. It is distributed by Ole Distribution, a joint venture between Ole Communications and [[WarnerMedia]].<ref>{{cite news |title=WarnerMedia completa la adquisición de HBO en América Latina|url=https://www.todotvnews.com/warnermedia-completa-la-adquisicion-de-hbo-en-america-latina/ |agency= |date=May 5, 2020|language=es}}</ref> ==Kickoff== The platform began operating in December 2018, previously as Universal TV+, offering content from various sister channels of NBCUniversal in Latin America, but with a login required from each operator. On December 4, 2020, the platform was renamed Universal+ again, although no service costs were specified. ==Premium packages== Universal+ started a premium package on August 24, 2021, when several pages and social networks spread unofficial information about what could be the group of premium channels to be launched and marketed in Latin America. Later on, the HBO Latin America Group entered the premium television model, and several years later its participation was sold to [[WarnerMedia]]. In a leak of an official statement from [[DirecTV]], details of the premium package were rev