After the broadcast of additional local content and the establishment of an exclusively mobile offer, Netflix has a new idea to ensure its development in Africa. The American streaming giant has initiated a series of partnerships with telecom operators on the continent. Its goal is to simplify payments for potential new subscribers.
The announcement was made ahead of the presentation of the company’s quarterly results. It shows all its determination and her interest in the African continent.
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Through these partnerships, subscribers of telecommunications companies will be able to add the Netflix subscription to their bill. The American company has already concluded agreements with Vodacom and Telkom South Africa. To cope with the high speed of high-speed internet, it is considering allowing downloads over Wi-Fi for viewing outside the internet.
Charles Rapulu Udoh
Charles Rapulu Udoh is a Lagos-based lawyer who has advised startups across Africa on issues such as startup funding (Venture Capital, Debt financing, private equity, angel investing etc), taxation, strategies, etc. He also has special focus on the protection of business or brands’ intellectual property rights ( such as trademark, patent or design) across Africa and other foreign jurisdictions.
He is well versed on issues of ESG (sustainability), media and entertainment law, corporate finance and governance.
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