Netflix Offering Service to Cubans With Broadband, International Payment Capability
Cubans with Internet connections and access to international payment methods can now subscribe to Netflix to view a “curated selection” of movies and TV shows for $7.99 a month, the over-the-top provider said Monday. Among the programs available to Cuban…
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subscribers are House of Cards, Orange Is the New Black, Marco Polo, kids’ shows All Hail King Julien and The Adventures of Puss in Boots and documentaries including Virunga and The Square, said Netflix. In a statement, CEO Reed Hastings said of the Cuban market: “One day we hope to be able to bring their work to our global audience.” Netflix didn’t immediately respond to questions about other specific content availability to the Cuban market or estimated market size.