Netflix Mobile-Only Subscription Plan Is Exactly What We Need in India
Nov. 14, 2018Yes, Netflix has introduced its first mobile-only plan in Malaysia for just RM17 per month, which roughly translates to about Rs. 292 or $4 a month. Under this new mobile-only plan, subscribers get unlimited access to all Netflix content, but it can only be viewed on a handheld device i.e. smartphone or a tablet.
It is, however, worth pointing out that the content under this plan will only be available in standard-definition (SD) instead of High-definition (HD). But I guess that’s forgiveable considering the mobile-only plan is less than half the price of the ‘Standard’ package that’s priced at RM33 (~ Rs. 556) in Malaysia.
According toTechCrunch, Netflix is testing a similar package in a few other countries. Now, that’s the part that I am personally excited about. The introduction of Netflix’s mobile-only package in India could be a game changer for the streaming service.
One last thing to consider: many Indians use smartphones as their primary communication and entertainment device, and might not even own a smart TV (despite how increasingly common and affordable they are getting) or a laptop to watch Netflix on. Attracting these users with a cheaper mobile-only plan isn’t a stretch.
Karthik is a Contributing Author for Beebom. Be it mobile devices, laptops, etc. he brings his passion for technology wherever he goes. When he’s not dwelling on the latest tech, you can usually find Karthik wasting time on Instagram or feeding his incessant obsession for video games.
