Netflix adopts various means to get people on board its service. Last year it made some shows and movies free to watch without the need for a subscription. Its latest one is a free mobile plan, devoid of ads, that has made its debut in Kenya.
The free plan still has a limited selection but this time there are whole seasons of series available for viewing. Users will need to register to enjoy the free plan but they won’t be required to enter payment details. Netflix hopes that users will eventually pay for a subscription.
This is the first time Netflix is launching a free plan and one that is ad-free. The streaming service also confirmed that plan has features such as parental controls and kid profiles that are available to its paid subscribers.
The free plan has already begun rolling out in Kenya and should be available to more users over the next few weeks. However, there is no news of if and when it will be available in other countries.
Netflix is known to have certain plans that are exclusive to select markets. For example, it has two mobile plans in India. One costs ₹199 (~$2.70) that allows users to stream in HD on a phone or tablet. The other is the Mobile+ plan that is ₹349 (~$4.73) but allows you to stream in HD on a phone, tablet, and computer. There is a chance this free plan won’t be available in all markets where Netflix operates.
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