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10-14-2022, 08:18 AM
Netflix will be adding a new tier labelled "Basic", which will include ads. The new plan will show 5 minutes of ads every hour and the maximum resolution will be 720p. The Basic plan will cost $6.99/month, which is probably more than the service is worth. Arguably you're better off just borrowing a friend's account...
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Quote:Months after being reported and being in the news, Netflix has finally gone ahead and introduced Basic with Ads, the company's take on an ad-supported subscription tier that you can pay for, especially if you are looking for something cheaper.
At this point, it is worth noting that you will still have to wait until November 3rd to actually be able to subscribe or switch to this tier, but the company has officially announced the details about this new Netflix tier, and we have everything that you need to know.
Netflix Basic with Ads: Everything You Need to Know
Let's get obvious out of the way. If you want Netflix Basics with Ads plan, you should be ready to spend $6.99 a month in the U.S. However, for those wondering about other regions, you would be getting the same plan in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, and the UK.
Netflix has also confirmed that the current plans and members will not be impacted in any way or form. The new tier will only be complementing the existing Basic, Standard, and Premium plans.
Now, it should not be a surprise but Netflix has also said that if you are going with the Basic with Ads plan, there are going to be some differences that you will experience.
First things first, you will still be able to access a variety of TV shows, movies, and personalized viewing experiences.
However, with the new Netflix plan, the video quality will be up to 720/HD, and you will be getting an average of 4 to 5 ads per hour. Additionally, a limited number of TV shows and movies will not be available due to licensing restrictions, something Netflix is working on, and you will not have the ability to download titles.
Simply put, Basic with Ads is everything that people have enjoyed about Netflix but at a lower cost. The company has mentioned how this is an attempt to reach out to a diverse audience including younger viewers who are moving away from watching linear TV.
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