Netflix launches in Australia – and it’s cheap
<p>Streaming entertainment platform <em>Netflix</em> launches in Australia today, after months of chatter and speculation, with prices that undercut its competitors.</p><p>The company, which has had rapid growth and great success with its own original television series, has three plans to choose from as of its launch. A standard definition streaming service for one device will set you back $8.99 a month. For streaming in HD on two devices, you’ll have to fork out $11.99, and a four-stream 4K ultra-high definition plan will set you back $14.99 each month.</p><p>The company confirmed Australians would have access to a large catalogue of series and movies, including their wildly popular originals, <em>House of Cards</em> and <em>Orange is the New Black</em>.</p><p>While Netflix is the big fish diving into the relatively small pond, there are several other players on the scene who will provide strong competition. Rival <em>Stan</em> has confirmed exclusive content deals with companies like Amazon and Sony, while <em>Presto</em> has exclusive deals with 20<sup>th</sup> Century Fox, HBO and Showtime.</p><p><em>Image credit: Twin Design / Shutterstock.com</em></p><p><strong>Related links:</strong></p><p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/technology/2014/10/netflix-is-coming-and-why-youll-love-it/" target="_blank">Why you’ll love Netflix</a><br></span></strong></em></p><p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/technology/2015/03/podcast-guide/" target="_blank">A guide to podcasts</a></span></strong></em></p><p><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="/lifestyle/technology/2015/03/new-streaming-services-in-australia/" target="_blank">What you need to know about Stan, Presto and Netflix</a></span></strong></em></p>
