Netflix is working on employing measures to stop members from using proxies or ‘unblockers’ from accessing content from other countries. Consequently, this will stop users from using proxy servers, virtual private networks (VPN) or other content unblocking services, to access Netflix content not available in their country. The company mentions that it is working on making progress in licensing content across the world, but “we have a ways to go before we can offer people the same films and TV series everywhere.” The company recently launched in 190 countries, including India. Also read: How Netflix’s Indian entry affects video players in the Indian market ‘Unblocking’ Netflix content: Netflix content from different countries can be unblocked by simply using a VPN or a proxy and pretending to be from another country. Services like Smartflix and FlixSearch let users search for all countries, making it easier than VPN to use. Netflix plans to use automated filters to block the use of such applications, trying to ensure users can access only content from the country they currently are. Locked content: Netflix’s content is severely locked. A look at FlixSearch hints that India gets around 757 titles, the US 5743 titles, the UK 2982 titles and so on. Other than South Korea and Russia, India seems to have the lowest content of all. Content blocked in India includes Netflix’s original shows like the House of Cards. The company currently charges Indian users Rs 650 for its mid tier plan, which costs ~$10 (Rs 600)…
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