France and Germany Welcome Netflix

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Netflix has finally said ‘bonjour’ to France after the video-on-demand site marked its long-awaited arrival in the country, another part of its ambitious European expansion program. Announced via a tweet, Netflix’s imminent arrival has had French broadcasters scrambling for a response. Top broadcaster_Canal Play has been investing in online services, while others are offering stacks of free content online to combat the new arrival. Things may not be plain sailing however. Set-top boxes are hugely popular media channels in France, where they are offered as part of_internet-TV-phone deals, and, for now, Netflix is not offered by the all-powerful set-top box...
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French readers, Netflix is here! But don’t get too excited; it’s an imperfect launch. After an astute media campaign to put Netflix under the spotlight, the unlimited movie and TV show streaming service is available for everyone to see. And with a limited catalog, a limited availability on set-top boxes and a limited set of features compared to its competitors, it’s going to be… Read More

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In an effort to further expand its reach in Europe, Netflix has launched its streaming video service in France. " On est là : netflix.fr", the company said in a tweet yesterday. (Translation: "Spoiler alert: We are here").











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Netflix is slowly spreading its on-demand television and movie streaming service across Europe. After reaching the shores of France, the company today entered_Germany in a bid to grow its user base, revenue and international influence. The launch was announced in a tweet, and curious customers can register a new account via netflix.de. Subscriptions start from €7.99 per month, which is in line with_other markets where Netflix already operates. The company has accrued a sizeable library of homegrown exclusives, including House of Cards, Orange is the New Black and, most recently, the animated comedy BoJack Horseman. The first two have been...
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