With the arrival of the new Netflix Basic plan with ads , the service has updated the minimum internet speed to work without problems.
Netflix , currently the most popular video streaming platform , is preparing a large number of new features for this month, the most relevant being the Basic plan with ads for selected countries. With the inclusion of this plan, the company behind the service also mentioned that there will be changes in the minimum speed required to play content such as movies and series in high quality and without cuts.
By updating its terms of use , Netflix revealed that the minimum download speed that our Internet connection must have to enjoy its assorted catalog in conditions will now be at least 1 Mbps for standard quality (SD), at least 3 Mbps to stream content in high definition (HD) and about 15 Mbps for Ultra HD resolution (equal to or greater than 4K).
Internet speed standard for Netflix changes
While these parameters were previously a recommendation, since the new minimum standard will now be HD for all Netflix subscriptions , the true minimum requirement will become a download speed of 3 Mbps. This change is not drastic, but it could come. to cause complications to users who live in an area with poor mobile coverage or who do not have the possibility to increase their plan.
Next, we leave you all section 4.7 of the updated Netflix terms of use , where the minimum Internet speed to use the service is mentioned.
“4.7. The display quality of Netflix content may vary by device and may be affected by various factors, including your location, available bandwidth, and/or the speed of your Internet connection. The 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 features 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. Default playback settings on cellular networks exclude HD, Ultra HD, and HDR content. The minimum connection speed for standard quality (hereinafter SD, Standard Definition) is 1 Mbps. However, we recommend a higher speed for better video quality. A download speed of at least 3.0 Mbps per stream is recommended to receive HD content (defined as a resolution equal to or greater than 720p). A download speed of at least 15.0 Mbps per stream is recommended to receive content in Ultra HD (defined as a resolution equal to or greater than 4K). You are responsible for all internet connection charges. Check with your internet provider for information on possible charges for internet data usage. The time it takes to start watching Netflix content varies based on several factors, including your location, the bandwidth available at the time,.
How much will Netflix’s cheap plan cost?
Netflix ‘s Basic plan with ads will arrive on November 10 and will be available first in 12 countries: Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, South Korea, Spain, the United States, France, Italy, Japan, Mexico and the United Kingdom before be released worldwide.
The new plan will allow users to pay $7 a month instead of the traditional Basic plan’s $10, but for less money, it will put ads in the middle of shows or movies. Netflix points out that these advertisements will add up to a total of 4 to 5 minutes for each hour of video playback, with durations between 15 to 20 seconds for each one.
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 are the devices where it will not work, you can see it below .