Netflix has announced that it will expand into South Korea, Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan in early 2016, allowing users in these countries to subscribe to Netflix and instantly watch a curated selection of popular TV shows and movies in high-definition or even Ultra HD 4K. Netflix will be available at launch on smart TVs, tablets and smartphones, computers and a range of Internet-capable game consoles and set-top boxes. The world renowned OTT TV provider, however did not furnish details on pricing, programming and supported devices.
Netflix first became available in Asia earlier this month with the start of the service in Japan. The California-based company said that it plans to be in 200 markets within the next two years.
Reed Hastings, chief executive officer of Netflix
The combination of increasing Internet speeds and ubiquity of connected devices provides consumers with the anytime, anywhere ability to enjoy their favorite TV shows and movies on the Netflix service. These four markets well represent those trends.
