Netflix Nigeria: At inception, Netflix was not available in Nigeria but with popular demand, it expanded its services to the country. In fact, Netflix is now gaining serious popularity among Nigerians at the moment. It is believed that DStv and IrokoTV will, in time, face a really stiff competition with Netflix.
Nigerians can now watch movies on Netflix Nigeria like their counterparts around the world. But how do you subscribe to Netflix in Nigeria? And what are the subscription fees like?
We will guide through all the answers.
How Do I Start Using Netflix Nigeria?
It’s simple. Just log into their website and sign up there. Or simply download the Netflix app on your phone from Playstore and sign up and you’re good to go. The next line of action will be to choose the plan you want to use. Netflix has different plans to choose from. We will talk about next.
How Much Does Netflix Costs In Nigeria
Netflix comes with three different plans and they all last for one month each. The ball is now in your court to choose the one that best suits your pocket. Check out the different plans below:
1 – Basic Plan
The basic plan costs $7.99 and lasts for one month. With this plan, you can only watch your movies on one screen at a time. Also, the basic plan does not allow users to watch movies in HD or Ultra HD.
2 – Standard Plan
The standard plan costs $9.99 and also lasts for one month. Unlike the basic plan, you can watch your movies on two screens at the same time with the standard plan. However, it also does not allow you to watch movies in HD or ultra HD.
3 – Premium Plan
The premium plan costs $11.99 and also lasts for one month. This plan, unlike the basic and standard plans, allows you to watch your movies on as many as four screens at the same time. Also, this plan allows you to watch your movies in HD and Ultra HD.
How To Pay For Netflix In Nigeria
It’s very simple. You can simply use your debit card (MasterCard or Visa) to make payment. You can also use your PayPal account to make payment. Depends on which one fits you most.
Please note that when you register on Netflix, the first month is given to you free of charge. Netflix Nigeria allows you to use their services free of charge for one month after which they will begin to charge you automatically based on what plan you have selected to use.
When you sign up, you will be taken to the page where you have to choose your desired plan. After choosing the plan you want, you will be asked to chose your payment method. If you chose to use your card, you will have to insert the card details at the appropriate places to start using the services.
Note that Netflix will deduct $1 from you when you enter your card details, but don’t panic. This move is just to verify the authenticity of your payment details. The money will be returned back to you. After going through this process your free 1-month trial will start.
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Note that you can decide to cancel your membership anytime, even before the 1-month free trial ends and you will not be charged for the next month. But if you do not cancel, you will be charged automatically when your free trial ends.
No, You Cannot Download Movies
If you have been wondering whether or not you can download movies from Netflix Nigeria, well, the answer is an emphatic no! Subscribers can only watch and not download the movies they see on Netflix. You can watch as many times as you want as far as your subscription is still effective.
How To Connect Netflix To Your TV
Yes, you can connect Netflix to your TV. Apparently, viewing movies on your TV is more enjoyable than on phones. So, try it out.
If you have a smart TV, all you have to do is connect the TV to your Wi-Fi modem and you are good to go. However, if you do not have a Smart TV, you can easily connect your laptop to the TV via the HDMI cable or connect your phone via the Micro-HDMI cable if supported or the micro-USB cord.
Problems Netflix Users Will Face In Nigeria
One major problem Netflix users will face in Nigeria is the affordability of internet connectivity in the country. Data is really expensive in Nigeria and many people have groaned in pain at this reality. Many Nigerian internet users now fear having to stream videos for fear of losing their “precious data”. So the cost of data may scare many people away from watching movies on Netflix Nigeria.
There is also the problem of bad network service. Sometimes it is really difficult to find a good network that can host a sound internet connectivity in Nigeria. This means that the users of Netflix may find it hard to watch their movies without any hassle or breakage in transmission.
