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  1. Hanno Labuschagne

    EU asks telecoms companies to provide evidence of Netflix and YouTube's impact on network traffic

    EU asks telecoms companies to provide evidence of Netflix and YouTube's impact on network traffic The European Commission wants telecom companies to provide evidence that streaming sites such as Netflix Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s YouTube should pay for the additional traffic sent over their...
  3. Jan

    Two Snap executives leave to run ads at Netflix

    Netflix lands two Snapchat execs to run ad-supported package Netflix has landed two Snap executives to lead its ad-supported tier project, according to a report from The Verge. Snap's chief business officer and lead ad executive, Jeremi Gorman, and its vice president of ad sales for the...
  4. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix plan with ads could cost around half a standard sub

    Netflix plan with ads could cost around half a standard sub Netflix Inc. is considering pricing its new advertising-supported tier at $7 to $9 a month, half as much as its current, most-popular plan, which costs $15.49 monthly with no commercials. The goal is to attract subscribers who are...
  5. Jan

    INX-ZA announces change to Netflix Routerless IXP model

    Netflix data gets cheaper and faster for South Africa's Internet service providers South Africa’s community-run Internet exchange operator INX-ZA has announced a significant change to how Internet service providers access Netflix content across its platform. INX-ZA said that South Africa’s...
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  6. Jan

    Netflix says 'no' to advertising in kids programmes, new movies

    Netflix will include some ad-free content with its ad-supported subscription Due to licencing and privacy law challenges, Netflix's upcoming ad-supported subscription might not feature ads for all content — at least for now. Bloomberg reports that the streaming service told its partners that...
  7. Jan

    Streaming TV viewing passed cable last month in industry first

    Streaming overtakes monthly TV viewing in the US The amount of time US audiences spent watching online TV surpassed cable for the first time ever. Subscribers to services like Netflix and Hulu accounted for 34.8% of all TV consumption in July, the research firm Nielsen said Thursday. That...
  8. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix's ad-supported plan won't have offline watching

    Netflix's ad-supported plan won't have offline watching Netflix Inc. isn’t planning to let users of its new ad-supported tier download shows and movies to their devices for offline viewing, according to code found inside of the company’s iPhone app, removing a feature that customers enjoy on...
  9. Hanno Labuschagne

    Investors betting against Netflix might be hurting right now

    Investors betting against Netflix might be hurting right now Investors who bet against Netflix Inc. in recent months might now be licking their wounds. Shares of the streaming giant have surged about 50% from their May low, buoyed by the promise of new features to revive growth...
  10. Jan

    5 out of 9 South African banks don't charge extra for rand payments to Netflix and Spotify

    These banks charge extra fees for rand payments to Netflix, Spotify and other online services Most South African banks don't charge additional transaction fees for rand-based payments to international merchants, despite charges levied by payment provider schemes like Visa and Mastercard. FNB...
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  11. Hanno Labuschagne

    DStv battling against Netflix and assault on sports streaming rights

    DStv battling against Netflix and assault on sports streaming rights MultiChoice’s South African business is facing headwinds with increased competition, declining subscriber growth, and an assault on its exclusive sports rights. To appreciate MultiChoice’s battle in South Africa, you have to...
  12. Jan

    Netflix announces Zulu-language supernatural action drama The Brave Ones

    Netflix announces original South African supernatural action drama — The Brave Ones Netflix has announced The Brave Ones, a limited series launching on 16 September 2022 featuring several African languages, including Zulu. Created by director, writer and actor Akin Omotoso, the six-episode...
  13. Jan

    Why FNB charges international payment on rand-based Netflix subscription

    Why FNB charges an extra fee for Netflix, Spotify, and Google subscriptions FNB has started charging an "international payment fee" for using one of its cards to pay for popular online services like Netflix, Spotify, Steam, and YouTube Premium. Several FNB customers have complained about the...
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  14. Hanno Labuschagne

    FNB charging international payment fee for Netflix

    I am just checking in to hear whether anybody else with FNB was charged an international payment fee for Netflix this month? Saw the fee on my statement this month but was never charged before. Agent told me its due to the 2% international payment charge that came into effect with the new...
  15. Jan

    Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video must be regulated - ANC

    ANC wants to regulate Netflix and Disney+ in South Africa The ANC has proposed that South Africa develop a governance framework that allows domestic broadcasters to compete on fair terms with big international players like Netflix, Disney+, and Amazon Prime Video. This includes regulations on...
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  16. Jan

    Netflix announces first Afrikaans original show

    Netflix announces first original Afrikaans series Netflix has announced it will start streaming its first Afrikaans language series Ludik globally next month. The six-part series stars The Mummy and Silverton Siege actor Arnold Vosloo in the leading role of Daan Ludik.
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  17. Jan

    Netflix not worried about ad-supported not having full catalogue at launch

    Netflix ad-supported plan won't have full catalogue at launch Netflix executives have revealed that the streaming service's looming ad-supported tier won't offer all the content currently available on the platform. The execs provided details on its ad-supported package during the company's...
  18. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix shares surge after reporting lower subscriber losses than expected

    Netflix shares surge after reporting lower subscriber losses than expected After losing more than a million customers in the first half of 2022, Netflix Inc. has a message for investors: It could have been worse. The leader in paid streaming TV lost 970,000 subscribers in the second quarter...
  19. Jan

    Netflix testing password-sharing system that asks you to pay for TV streaming at a second home

    Netflix password-sharing crackdown tests adding extra homes for a fee Netflix is testing another way to combat password sharing by prompting subscribers to pay an additional fee if they use their account outside their primary household for more than two weeks. The Verge reports that...
  20. Jan

    DStv positioned to lead the way with Africa-first streaming service - MultiChoice

    DStv unfazed by existential streaming threat MultiChoice appears unfazed by the threat posed by Netflix and other streaming services, despite its average revenue per user (ARPU) declining as high-end subscribers dump its top-tier subscription. As affordable uncapped broadband becomes more...
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  21. Hanno Labuschagne

    Netflix gets Microsoft to run its cheaper ad-supported service

    Netflix gets Microsoft to run its cheaper ad-supported service Netflix Inc. selected Microsoft Corp. as the technology and sales partner for its new advertising-supported streaming service, a key step in its effort to reignite subscriber and revenue growth. Netflix plans to sell a cheaper...
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