Netflix will now need a faster internet connection and that will be its new requirement.

Netflixplatform Mr. streaming the most popular video today, preparing a large number of new features this month, the most relevant of which is Basic plan with ads for selected countries. With the inclusion of this plan, the company behind the service has also mentioned that there will be changes to the minimum speeds required to play content such as movies and series in high quality and without cuts.

By updating the terms of use, Netflix showed that the minimum download speed with which our connection Internet must have access to their product catalog, which will now be at least 1 Mbps for standard quality (SD), at least 3 Mbps for streaming content in high definition (HD), and about 15 Mbps for Ultra resolution HD (equal to or better than 4K). ).

Internet speed standard for Netflix is ​​changing

While these settings were previously a recommendation, since the new minimum standard will now be HD for all subscriptions to Netflixthe real minimum requirement will be a download speed of 3 Mbps. This change is not drastic, but may cause problems for users who live in an area with poor mobile coverage or who are unable to upgrade their data plan.

Next, we leave you the entire section 4.7 of the terms of use Netflix updated to indicate the minimum internet speed to use the service.

“4.7. The display quality of Netflix content varies by device and depends on various factors, including your location, available bandwidth, and/or the speed of your internet connection. Availability of High Definition (hereinafter HD, High Definition), Ultra High Definition (hereinafter Ultra HD) and High Dynamic Range (hereinafter HDR) will depend on your Internet service and the characteristics of your device. Not all content is available in all formats such as HD, Ultra HD or HDR, and not all subscription plans allow you to receive content in all formats. The default playback settings on cellular networks exclude HD, Ultra HD, and HDR content. The minimum connection speed for standard quality (hereinafter referred to as SD, Standard Definition) is 1 Mbps, but we recommend a higher speed for better video quality. For HD content (defined as a resolution equal to or greater than 720p), download speeds of at least 3.0 Mbps per stream are recommended. For Ultra HD content (defined as a resolution equal to or greater than 4K), download speeds of at least 15.0 Mbps per stream are recommended. You are responsible for all Internet connection charges. Check with your ISP for information about possible internet data charges. The time it takes to start watching Netflix content depends on several factors, including your location, the bandwidth currently available, the content you choose, and the settings on your Netflix-enabled device..

How much will a cheap Netflix plan cost?

Basic plan with ads Netflix It will arrive on November 10 and will be available first in 12 countries: Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Korea, Spain, USA, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico and United Kingdom before release worldwide.

The new plan will allow users to pay $7 per month instead of the traditional Basic plan’s $10, but for less money it will place ads in the middle of shows or movies. Netflix specifies that these ads will add a total of 4 to 5 minutes for every hour of video playback, with a duration of 15 to 20 seconds each.

However, it is important to note that this new plan will not be supported on all devices that can access Netflix. If you want to know which devices it won’t work on, you can see this next.

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