by Hernán Amaya | Jan 23, 2020 | OTT / VOD
In its financial report, Netflix disclosed it had closed 2019 with 31.4 million paid users in Latin America, which means a 6.9% quarterly increase in its base. The yearly increase in the region was 20.5%. Netflix further reported that its fourth-quarter revenue in...
Brazil:
Judiciary orders Netflix to remove Porta dos Fundos’ Christmas special
by Hernán Amaya | Jan 9, 2020 | OTT / VOD
A Río de Janeiro State court held that the Christmas special produced by Porta dos Fundos should be removed from Netflix catalog. The show has aroused controvery by portraying a homosexual JesusChrist. In this way, the Judiciary granted a petition submitted by...
Argentina:
Argentine government levies 8% tax on foreign digital platforms and apps
by Hernán Amaya | Jan 6, 2020 | OTT / VOD
The Argentine government has enacted a law that levies an 8% tax on all foreign platforms and apps providing digital services. The list includes OTTs operating in Argentina such as Netflix, Apple TV+ and Amazon Prime Video, as well as apps such as Spotify, AirBnb and...
Global:
Netflix tests an option for automatic content selection
by Virginia Anziano | Dec 19, 2019 | OTT / VOD
Netflix is offering some subscribers a new feature to enjoy its service. Through the Watch Now option, the OTT platform automatically selects the content to be viewed and the subscriber doesn’t need to browse to choose what to watch. As reported by US news media, this...
Mexico:
Telmex adds Netflix to service packages offered to customers
by Gustavo Hernández | Nov 29, 2019 | Telecommunications
Mexican telecommunications company Telmex (América Móvil) has launched Internet and phone packages including Netflix membership. There are several plans, all of which allow users to save up money if the price of the package is compared with the price of signing up for...