Netflix is rumoured to be launch in India late 2016

Nowadays, there’s a few options to consider when it comes to streaming television and movies over the internet, but there’s no denying that Netflix pioneered the market. In its search for more subscribers to add to its current 62 million userbase, it’s reported that Netflix will launch in India by the end of 2016.

This is according to The Times of India, whose sources claim that the launch of Netflix in the country will disrupt the direct-to-home (DTH) industry in India. A spokesman for Tata Sky, India’s largest set-top box provider, said that:

“It’s similar to Starbucks entering India. Everybody knew about it but cafe brands were late to react and Starbucks came and stole the show. We don’t want to be caught on the wrong foot.” 

India boasts the world’s largest growth in mobile internet users, with its 4G network becoming available to more and more people. With the country’s internet usage booming, it makes sense for Netflix to expand there. When contacted for commented, a Netflix spokesperson replied that the company plans to be “nearly global by the end of 2016. We have nothing else to share at this point.”

If you live in India, how do you feel about Netflix expanding to your country next year? And what sort of subscription fee would you be willing to pay each month to use the service?

Source: The Times of India
Via: AndroidCentral

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