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Netflix has launched two new subscription plans in South Africa that are specifically targeted at mobile devices.
These plans are called Mobile and Mobile +, and are priced at R39 and R59 per month respectively.
Netflix still appears to be rolling out these packages locally, and visitors to the Netflix sign-up page can have either option.
The Netflix Mobile plan offers simultaneous streaming and is compatible with smartphones and tablets, and allows users to stream at up to 480p resolution.
Netflix Mobile + also supports up to 480p for streaming and allows users to watch on their laptop or desktop, as well as mobile phones and tablets.
The following table details the Netflix Mobile and Mobile + packages, as described on the website.
| Netflix Mobile plans | Netflix mobile | Netflix Mobile + |
|---|---|---|
| Video quality | Okay | Okay |
| Resolution | 480p | 480p |
| Watch it on your tv | Not | Not |
| Watch it on your smartphone or tablet | yes | yes |
| Look in your laptop | Not | yes |
| Simultaneous streams | one | one |
| Price per month | R39 | R59 |
Up-to-date transmission plans
The new plans are much cheaper than the three existing Netflix packages: Basic, Standard and Premium.
These are priced at R99, R139, and R169 respectively, and support streaming through a smart TV interface, as well as higher video quality.
Netflix Mobile and Mobile + have been rolled out in several other countries, and Mobile + will be available for the first time in India in July.
Talking to India today, Netflix said it launched the Mobile Plan in the country to make it easier for anyone with a smartphone to subscribe to the service.
“We want to see if members like the additional option that this offer provides. We will only implement it in the long term if they do, ”Netflix said.
It is unclear if Netflix will follow the same strategy in South Africa implementing the plans permanently if it sees sufficient adoption in the country.
Users can subscribe to the Netflix Mobile and Mobile + plans by visiting the Netflix registration page.
At the moment, this registration page only presents visitors with one of two options, which appears to be randomly determined.
Netflix South Africa did not immediately respond to requests for comment sent by MyBroadband.
Below are screenshots of the new plans.
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