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The biggest streaming service in the world really needs no introduction, but here’s one anyway. With humble beginnings as a DVD delivery service, Netflix essentially paved the way for streaming video on demand single-handedly. After a huge global expansion, including into Canada in 2010, Netflix is now available in over 190 countries around the world.
Netflix started only streaming shows from other studios, but now also produces Netflix-original content — an important strategy as studios like Disney and Paramount have developed their own exclusive content streaming services, Disney Plus and Paramount Plus. Early Netflix successes included House of Cards and Orange is the New Black, while later hits included Stranger Things and Squid Game.
Netflix service plans start at $5.99 a month for the Basic with Ads plan. Alternatively, the Basic plan with no ads costs $9.99 a month. Both plans only allow a single high definition (720p) stream. From there, the price goes up and allows you more screens and better picture quality.
The Standard plan is $16.49 a month, and that allows viewing on 2 simultaneous streams, and in Full HD (1080p) quality. The Premium plan allows viewing in Ultra HD (4K) and HDR and on up to 4 simultaneous streams for $20.99 a month.
There are no contracts with Netflix so you can cancel the service at any time. But until then, the credit card you used to sign up will automatically be charged each month.
As of February 2023, Netflix started limiting how many people at different locations can share the same account. You now have to pay to add up to 1 additional user for $7.99/month with the Standard plan, and up to 2 additional users for $7.99/month each with the Premium plan. An “additional user” refers to any person watching from a different location.
On November 1, 2022, Netflix launched the Basic with Ads subscription tier, which costs $5.99 a month in Canada. It’s cheaper than the Basic plan but has around 4-5 minutes of ads for every hour of viewing, plus you won’t be able to download content. Around 5% of the regular Netflix library is unavailable with this plan. The entire Netflix catalogue will also now be available in a minimum of HD, with the Basic plan and the Basic plan with Ads both being in HD from November 1, 2022.
While Canadians were once able to enjoy 30 days of free Netflix, that’s no longer the case. Netflix removed its free trial in October 2020. You can cancel your account at any time though. So if Netflix isn’t right for you, the most you’ll pay is 1 month’s subscription fees.
We monitor Netflix content additions and removals regularly, and Netflix’s library in Canada currently has 2341 TV shows and 4474 movies.
Netflix TV highlights include global hits like Stranger Things, Lucifer, The Witcher, Virgin River, The Crown and more.
Netflix comes with numerous features that make streaming a seamless and accessible experience. You can:
Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services in Canada, but the competition is getting fiercer each year. Services like Prime Video, Disney Plus and Paramount Plus are worthy competitors. Niche services like BritBox, Acorn TV and Shudder also available to cater to viewers with more specific tastes.
An appealing aspect that Netflix has over other video streaming providers is the number of devices you can use to access the movies and TV series. Sign in with your Netflix account to watch instantly on the web at netflix.com from your computer or on any internet-connected device that offers the Netflix app including smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, streaming media players and game consoles. Some already come with the Netflix app pre-installed, so you don’t have to add another device to watch. Netflix is available to watch on:
It depends on the quality you set for your stream. Usage varies depending on whether you’re streaming in SD, HD or 4K. Below is a guide to how much data Netflix will consume at each level of quality:
Here are a few reasons why you might have issues streaming or why Netflix might no longer be available:
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