A new era of Netflix begins.
The time has come: Netflix’s new ad-based tier is officially arriving today in the United States.
There are several key things to know about the new plan, which is called Netflix Basic with Ads.
The Price
Netflix Basic with Ads costs $7/month in the United States.
What Do You Get?
This plan allows for playback on one supported phone, tablet, computer, or TV at a time.
The membership also includes access to Netflix Games (which doesn’t have any ads or microtransactions).
The ability to download titles is not supported with the new Netflix Basic with Ads membership.
Why Aren’t Some Titles Available?
How About Those Ads?
Ads will be shown before or during “most” TV shows and movies, Netflix said.
Viewers can expect about four minutes of ads per hour, though Netflix said this will vary by title.
Ads will not be displayed on “Kids” profiles, however, Netflix said.
Disney+, meanwhile,will launch its own ad-based tier in December, priced at $8/month.
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