Netflix has expanded to 100+ countries, does this mean I can watch while overseas?
Jan 7, 2016, 3:04 pm
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Netflix has expanded to 100+ countries, does this mean I can watch while overseas?
Now that Netflix has expanded too 100+ new countries,
does this mean I can watch Netflix when I travel overseas
to one of those countries? I am a US-based subscriber
for the last 5 years.
Thanks!
does this mean I can watch Netflix when I travel overseas
to one of those countries? I am a US-based subscriber
for the last 5 years.
Thanks!
Jan 7, 2016, 4:48 pm
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I have a US-based Netflix subscription. If I travel to Singapore with my laptop,
I assume I'll only be able to watch whatever movies or TV programs that the
Singaporean Netflix subscribers over there? That's fine by me, as long I have
something to watch.
I assume I'll only be able to watch whatever movies or TV programs that the
Singaporean Netflix subscribers over there? That's fine by me, as long I have
something to watch.
Jan 7, 2016, 5:02 pm
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Yes, can confirm. I have a US Netflix account and am currently in Singapore. It's mostly Netflix Originals (House of Cards and Orange is the New Black not included) and some kids shows.
Jan 7, 2016, 5:40 pm
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Jan 7, 2016, 8:38 pm
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I just had a browse - there are lots of movies! The selection isn't as broad but there's definitely enough from each genre to keep one busy.
Sorry I wasn't more informative earlier, I watch TV shows so those were suggested in the top few rows. OITNB has popped up.
Sorry I wasn't more informative earlier, I watch TV shows so those were suggested in the top few rows. OITNB has popped up.
Jan 7, 2016, 11:27 pm
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Jan 8, 2016, 7:06 pm
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I just tried it with a VPN server with IP in Singapore. Netflix works great!
However, a bunch movies seem to be missing.(probably because Netflix
doesn't have the rights to those movies for that market?)
Just out of curiosity, I switched to VPN servers in Saudi Arabia and other
questionable countries.(those that are not on Netflix's list of new countries)
Didn't work there... no surprise.
Jan 8, 2016, 7:54 pm
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As I understand it you should be able for the most part to get the programming you get in the US with the exception that programming that is carried on local providers e.g. in Israel programs carried by the Hot or Yes service will not be available on Netflix. It's probably the same in other countries that have agreements with content providers.
Jan 9, 2016, 5:36 am
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As I understand it you should be able for the most part to get the programming you get in the US with the exception that programming that is carried on local providers e.g. in Israel programs carried by the Hot or Yes service will not be available on Netflix. It's probably the same in other countries that have agreements with content providers.
Jan 9, 2016, 6:47 am
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Check slickdeals.net often. They sometimes have deals from VPN providers. But most of them - ibvpn, tunnel bear, and PIA - are quite reasonable.
Jan 10, 2016, 1:19 pm
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signed up for a new Netflix Singapore account? I'm just wondering
if they get any different programming.... (as opposed to those of us
who have US accounts for accessing Netflix while in Singapore)
Jan 11, 2016, 10:49 am
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I just tried it with a VPN server with IP in Singapore. Netflix works great!
However, a bunch movies seem to be missing.(probably because Netflix
doesn't have the rights to those movies for that market?)
Just out of curiosity, I switched to VPN servers in Saudi Arabia and other
questionable countries.(those that are not on Netflix's list of new countries)
Didn't work there... no surprise.
However, a bunch movies seem to be missing.(probably because Netflix
doesn't have the rights to those movies for that market?)
Just out of curiosity, I switched to VPN servers in Saudi Arabia and other
questionable countries.(those that are not on Netflix's list of new countries)
Didn't work there... no surprise.
For example, if you're in Asia (Singapore since that has been the test bed so far), do you get additional Singapore specific movies and shows or is it just the US selection minus a few things?