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mhhf1ve
2/8/2017 7:39:05 PM
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I vaguely recall...
This problem was also why Netflix took so long to launch outside of the US. The mess of licensing agreements for each country was a huge barrier to overcome for Netflix, and that doesn't even take into account the likely demands to try to come up with technology solutions to prevent users from accessing streaming video from "unauthorized" locations.
Netflix has taken a somewhat mysterious position about trying to prevent users from using VPNs and other tools to access video streaming from countries that Netflix doesn't actively serve....
DHagar
2/8/2017 10:40:57 PM
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Re: Interesting moves..
@mhhf1ve, I bet the British users will like this.
I am wondering if this will become a model for country-centric streaming and if Netflix, et al, will get on board?
mhhf1ve
2/9/2017 12:20:28 AM
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Re: Interesting moves..
Is Netflix cheaper outside of the U.K.? I'd think Netflix has figured out pricing in nearby countries so that there wouldn't be arbitrage opportunities for viewers...
Adi
2/9/2017 5:59:59 AM
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Re: Interesting moves..
mhhhf1ve - with the falling pound, it might be cheaper! It starts at GBP 5.99 in the UK and I believe it's Euro 8.99 in the Eurozone. But I think its the same across the Eurozone, so no advantage for consumers to cross-borders within the continent, at least for their Netflix subscription.
mhhf1ve
2/9/2017 9:57:38 AM
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Re: Interesting moves..
Oh right... the pound isn't what it used to be these days. Will Europeans be trying to get a U.K. Netflix subscription then? I doubt it's worth the trouble since a good vpn might negate any cost savings.
dcawrey
2/9/2017 3:31:52 PM
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Re: roaming
This is an interesting arrangement.
I think the last time I went to Canada there was a streaming service I could not access. I can't recall which one, but it was a bummer.
Good call for Europe to fix that.
DHagar
2/9/2017 4:30:08 PM
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Re: Interesting moves..
@mhhf1ve, yes, I would be certain as well that they have figured out the pricing. What I would expect they have done is competitively "bundle" with these new options and models offered through the EU.
DHagar
2/9/2017 4:32:17 PM
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Re: Interesting moves..
@Adi, that is a key point to factor in - as well as the Brexit AND the Trump-initiated currency exchange relationships relative to the US dollar.
dcawrey
2/10/2017 2:36:09 PM
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Re: Interesting moves..
@DHagar My understading is that many in Europe are simply not used to paying for television. If these services can get over that hump then they will probably do well by changing the way consumers think there. I think the idea would be paying for content you can watch whenever you want to.
DHagar
2/10/2017 5:32:23 PM
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Re: Interesting moves..
@dcawrey, which definitely makes sense. It also appears to be a "better" version of our packaging options. Maybe it will be offered, with our US tastes, here?
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