Netflix for years has resisted showing ads on the OTT platform. Not anymore as the streaming company has announced a new, cheaper plan that will come with ads. Here we bring you all the details:
Netflix’s new plan, pricing and more
Called Basic with Ads, this is Netflix’s lower priced ad-supported plan. Basic with Ads will cost $6.99 a month in the US and launch on November 3 at 9 am PT. The Basic with Ads plan be available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US.
What’s the difference between the plans with ads and without ads?
The content will more or less remain the same but the video quality will be restricted up to 720p/HD. Netflix has clarified that a limited number of movies and TV shows won’t be available due to licensing restrictions, “which we’re working on”, the company added. Further, users on this plan will not have the ability to download titles.
How to sign up for Netflix’s new plan and how many ads will show?
Signing up will be easy. Just visit Netflix.com, and register with your email, date of birth, and gender to get started.
Every hour users will get to see 4/5 ads. These ads will be 15 or 30 seconds in length, which will play before and during shows and films.
Will the plan come to other countries?
Yes, Netflix did say that “while it’s still very early days, we’re pleased with the interest from both consumers and the advertising community”, before adding that, “as we learn from and improve the experience, we expect to launch in more countries over time.”
Netflix’s new plan, pricing and more
Called Basic with Ads, this is Netflix’s lower priced ad-supported plan. Basic with Ads will cost $6.99 a month in the US and launch on November 3 at 9 am PT. The Basic with Ads plan be available in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US.
What’s the difference between the plans with ads and without ads?
The content will more or less remain the same but the video quality will be restricted up to 720p/HD. Netflix has clarified that a limited number of movies and TV shows won’t be available due to licensing restrictions, “which we’re working on”, the company added. Further, users on this plan will not have the ability to download titles.
How to sign up for Netflix’s new plan and how many ads will show?
Signing up will be easy. Just visit Netflix.com, and register with your email, date of birth, and gender to get started.
Every hour users will get to see 4/5 ads. These ads will be 15 or 30 seconds in length, which will play before and during shows and films.
Will the plan come to other countries?
Yes, Netflix did say that “while it’s still very early days, we’re pleased with the interest from both consumers and the advertising community”, before adding that, “as we learn from and improve the experience, we expect to launch in more countries over time.”
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