Netflix is now natively available in Trinidad...

[hassanvoyeau]

"Netflix Coming to Trinidad? Posted by Hassan Voyeau on Tuesday, July 05, 2011. Update (11 SEP 2011) : Netflix is now available in Trinidad and Tobago. I signed up for a one month trial. I only saw an ..."

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[amzz]

this is exciting!

[Randall]

World's Largest Internet Movie And TV Series Subscription Service Will Roll Out From 5 Sept. To 12 Sept. In 43 Countries

SAO PAULO, Sept. 5, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. (www.netflix.com), the world's largest Internet movie and TV series subscription service, is arriving in Latin America and the Caribbean, providing instant and unlimited movies and TV shows streamed from Netflix to computers, game consoles and other Internet connected devices for a single low monthly price. Netflix launched today in Brazil and will be launched in 43 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean by 12 Sept.


Brazilians can immediately begin a free, one-month trial by going to www.netflix.com.
With more than 25 million members in the U.S. and Canada, Netflix offers amazing convenience and extraordinary value with a broad range of Hollywood, international and local movies and TV series to choose from. Netflix has revolutionized entertainment inNorth America by giving people a choice to instantly enjoy what they want to watch, when they want to watch it for a low monthly price over a wide range of Internet-connected devices, such as computers, game consoles, and smart TVs.
"We are excited to be bringing Netflix to Latin America and the Caribbean," said Reed Hastings, co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Netflix. "People throughout the region are online in ever-greater numbers and they love movies and TV shows. We are proud to bring them the Netflix experience of instantly enjoying as many movies and TV shows as they want, when they want for one low price. "
Today, the Portuguese-language version of Netflix launched in Brazil, where thousands of hours of movies and TV shows can now be watched instantly, anytime and anywhere via PC, Mac, PS2, PS3 and Wii for a monthly subscription price of BR$14.99.
On Wednesday, 7 Sept., the Spanish-language version of the Netflix streaming service will become available in Argentina, Uruguayand Paraguay. The monthly subscription for unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows in Argentina is 39 pesos while in Uruguayand Paraguay the price is US$7.99 per month.
On Thursday, 8 Sept., Netflix will become available in Chile at 3790 pesos per month and in Bolivia at US$7.99 per month. On Friday, 9 Sept., Netflix will begin unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows via the Internet in the Andean region. In Colombia, the monthly subscription price will be 14,000 Colombian pesos while in Venezuela, Peru and Ecuador the price will be US$7.99.
On Monday, 12 September, Netflix will launch its service in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. In Mexico, the monthly subscription price for unlimited streaming of movies and TV shows over the Internet will be 99 pesos while in the Central Americaand the Caribbean the price will be US$7.99 per month. In the Caribbean region, Netflix will be available in English and Spanish.
"It is an amazing privilege for us to travel through the region, introducing Netflix to consumers in Latin America and the Caribbean," said Hastings. "We are committed to offering the same great service, value and choice throughout the Americas and we can't wait to get started."

Country	Date	Price
Brazil	5.9.11	BR$14.99
Argentina	7.9.11	AR$39.00
Paraguay	7.9.11	US$7.99
Uruguay	7.9.11	US$7.99
Bolivia	8.9.11	US$7.99
Chile	8.9.11	CLP 3,790
Colombia	9.9.11	COP 14,000
Ecuador	9.9.11	US$7.99
Peru	9.9.11	US$7.99
Venezuela	9.9.11	US$7.99
Mexico	12.9.11	MX$99
Central America	12.9.11	US$7.99
Caribbean	12.9.11	US$7.99

About Netflix: With over 25 million members in the United States, Canada and Latin America, Netflix, Inc. (Nasdaq: NFLX) is the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows. For $8 a month, Netflix members instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streaming over the Internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are Microsoft's Xbox 360, Nintendo's Wii and Sony's PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, Internet-connected TVs, home theater systems, digital video recorders and Internet video players; Apple's iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 200 devices that stream from Netflix are available in the U.S. and a growing number are available in Canada.


SOURCE Netflix, Inc.

[Randall]

Confirmed to be working on PS3 however, audio defaults to Spanish and some titles do not have the options to change to English.

Latest titles may not be available to our region also.

[amzz]

Confirmed to be working on PS3 however, audio defaults to Spanish and some titles do not have the options to change to English.

Latest titles may not be available to our region also.

that sucks! wonder if that can change

[Randall]

5.1 English native audio streams appear to not be available either.

Subtitles are manditory in Spanish/other non English

HD/High works fine on a Flow 24 meg connection.


It looks like we've been carded as a Spanish speaking country again.

Not for a videophile but ok for the average person that does not care.

[amzz]

all the movies we've tried are in spanish.. so then how can we tell which is in english before choosing

[Randall]

After you select a movie you should see an option saying Subtitles and Language.

Select that and choose the english stream.

This is not available for all movies though.

It would seem that Netflix did not do their research

all the movies we've tried are in spanish.. so then how can we tell which is in english before choosing

[straphanger]

sorry to burst the bubble...starz is ending it's contract with netflix
http://money.cnn.com/2011/09/01/technology/netflix_starz/index.htm

"NEW YORK (CNNMoney) -- Netflix's streaming content catalog is about to take a big hit: Starz said late Thursday that it has ended contract renewal negotiations and will pull its movies and TV shows from Netflix early next year.
Netflix stock fell almost 9%, to $212.39 per share, in early trading Friday morning following Starz' announcement.
Netflix tried to downplay the effect the cancelled contract will have on its streaming catalog."

Netflix also raised their rates effective September 1st. I cancelled my netflix account because, besides the starz movies, the streaming selection was pretty crappy, sometimes with horrible quality. I switched back to blockbuster. No streaming movies, but cheaper

[jamez]

selections seem a bit dated 2-3 years old with exception of made for TV movies which have already been on TV, but then I suppose this would replace movie channels on cable or possibly cable alltogether great if you have bandwidth to spare and not using it to illegally download newer movies or software, play games online, do work, etc

[greall]

Hmmm...the Spanish titles would be more or less expected...we're in LATAM...

Greg

[amzz]

yes but greall if u read wolfies post u would see dem say 'english' in d cyaribeean

[greall]

Hmmm...which matches their service offering?

Greg

[kemist]

i does done vex wit cable...if i see spanish subs on nexflix ah go buss ah bloodvessel

[greall]

How are the local ISPs going to play with his one?

Greg

[Sirius]

How are the local ISPs going to play with his one?

Greg

With respect to their bandwidth or the fact that both Blink and FLOW are both also television providers? I don't think bandwidth is much of a problem anymore and I don't really see Netflix competing with the television providers. Netflix is a subscription movie service while I think the vast majority of customers really also want access to premiering television series, news outlets and talk shows which services like Netflix fall short on.