Netflix removing titles and features as part of new plan

Netflix with ads is a reality that’s set to be upon us very soon thanks to the new Basic with ads subscription tier. The release date varies slightly depending on where you live - Canada and Mexico will be getting it first on 1 November, followed by the UK, US, Australia, France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Japan and Korea on 3 November, before it finally reaches Spain on 10 November.

The new tier will cost subscribers £4.99/$6.99 a month, which is £2/$3 less than the current Basic plan. However, as well as playing around five minutes of ads per hour of viewing, this cheaper subscription will also be missing a few things that Netflix subscribers have had as the norm up until now. Here’s everything that you’ll get and everything that’s missing if you subscribe to the Basic with ads tier.

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As reported by GameSpot, a newly updated chart on Netflix’s site has outlined the differences between the subscription tiers. Starting with what you get, users will be able to watch content in HD (720p). It was announced that Basic tier is also getting a resolution upgrade to match this - it’s been stuck at 480p standard definition for a long time now. Like the Basic tier, users of Basic with ads will be able to watch on one device at a time, and ads won't play during games.

However, the Basic with ads tier won’t allow users to download content. Previously, all subscription plans had the function to download shows and movies to watch offline, which also functioned as a great alternative for anyone who doesn’t have a good enough internet connection to stream.

Furthermore, the cheaper tier will also be missing some content - specifically, some licensed movies and shows. While Netflix originals like The Umbrella Academy and Stranger Things are all alive and kicking, some other content which Netflix pays to license out won’t be included. However, it’s been stressed that the “vast majority” of what users watch will be available.