Netflix is giving Canadian viewers the option for a cheaper monthly subscription plan — as long as they’re willing to sit through ads.
The streaming giant said it has marked Nov. 1 to launch its new ad-supported streaming tier in Canada for $5.99 per month. The price is significantly less than Netflix’s ad-free plans which start at $9.99 and go as high as $20.99 a month.Sign up to receive daily headline news from the Calgary SUN, a division of Postmedia Network Inc.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
“We want to offer consumers choice and for them to figure out what is the best offering for them,” Greg Peters, Netflix’s chief operating officer, told reporters in a conference call. Those limitations are due to licensing agreements with the distributors and will vary by country, Peters said. He estimated roughly five to 10 per cent of TV and films on the higher-priced tiers will be missing from the ad tier.Article content
In the press briefing, Netflix executives used an example from “Emily in Paris” where the commercial break was placed between the end of dialogue at a restaurant and the establishing shot of a new scene on the streets of Paris.
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