Netflix has finally rolled out its ad-supported plans today in the USA and several other countries. Netflix’s basic ad-supported plan is launching in a total of 12 countries this week, after which the streaming giant will roll out the new plan in other markets as per need.
It is quite obvious that current and potential Netflix subscribers have a gazillion questions in their mind, regarding the new subscription tier.
Here are all your questions, answered!
Q. What is the new subscription tier launched by Netflix this week called?
A. It is called the ‘Basic With Ads’ plan
Q. Which countries have got the new Netflix plan this week?
A. Canada, Mexico, USA, Australia, Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, South Korea and the UK. Lastly, it rolls in Spain on November 8.
Q. Cost for Netflix’s Basic with Ads in each country?
A. It varies with each country.
USA: US$7 per month
Australia: AU$7 per month
Brazil: $18.90 reals per month
Canada: C$6 per month
France: 6 euros per month
Germany: 5 euros per month
Italy: 5.50 euros per month
Japan: 790 yen per month
Mexico: $99 (Mexican) per month
South Korea: 5,500 Won per month
Spain: 5.50 euros per month
UK: £5 per month
Q. How many ads will the Basic With Ads plan have on Netflix?
A. Around 4-5 minutes of advertising each hour. Ads will play before a title begins, and also in the middle of the title, but at scene changes.
Q. Is the entire Netflix library available to stream for Basic With Ads subscribers?
A. No, some premium content will not be available to stream for Basic With Ads members owing to licensing requirements. The content unavailable on the ad-supported plan will be barely 5-10% of the entire Netflix library.
Q. What is the streaming quality of the Basic With Ads plan?
A. The streaming quality is limited upto 720p.
Q. Any restrictions on the Basic With Ads plan on Netflix?
A. Subscribers of the ad-supported plans will not be able to download titles to watch offline.
Q. Can I skip/fast-forward the ads?
A. No, you cannot.
Q. What about my kids’ profiles? Will they be served ads too?
A. No, kids’ profiles/titles will not be shown ads.
Q. When will the Basic With Ads plan come to India?
A. There is no information on when or whether the new Netflix ‘Basic With Ads’ plan will be launched in India.
Stay tuned to Binged.com for further updates on this news.
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