Netflix Brings TV Programmes & Films to Windows Phone in the UK & Ireland

 

NETFLIX BRINGS TV PROGRAMMES AND FILMS TO WINDOWS PHONE IN THE UK AND IRELAND

 

Windows Phone Users In The UK, Ireland And Latin America Can Now Enjoy TV Programmes And Films On The Go With Netflix

 

Starting today, Netflix members in the UK and Ireland can instantly watch unlimited TV programmes and films on their Windows Phones.

Netflix has released an updated, international version of the Netflix App for Windows Phone™, significantly increasing the number of devices supported by Netflix in the UK and Ireland.

“With Netflix for Windows Phone, users in the UK, Ireland and Latin America can now enjoy TV programmes and films on the go,” said Greg Peters, Vice President of Product Development at Netflix. “Existing Netflix members in the UK, Ireland and Latin America now have greater flexibility than ever in enjoying Netflix wherever and whenever they want.”

“Windows Phone offers users a wide selection of quality apps and games,” said Todd Brix, Senior Director, Windows Phone Marketplace, Microsoft Corp. “Netflix for Windows Phone provides users with a wide catalogue of TV programmes and films, right at their fingertips, and is a great example of the unique titles customers will find for download from Windows Phone Marketplace.  Customers throughout the UK, Ireland and the Americas will love the Netflix experience on Windows Phone,” he continued.

Netflix is available on all Windows Phone devices, including those manufactured by HTC, LG, Nokia and Samsung. Windows Phone users can download the free Netflix App from the Windows Phone Marketplace today.

Features of the Netflix App for Windows Phone include:

-          Watching via mobile data and Wi-Fi connections

-          Ability to select audio and subtitles

-          User experience in local language

-          Fast browsing and limited buffering

-          Access when travelling to another country in which Netflix is available

 

Netflix has been available on Windows Phones in the United States and Canada since November 2010. The updated app provides Windows Phone users in the US and Canada with enhancements in browsing and streaming quality as well support for subtitles, closed captioning and alternate audio. Netflix Apps for iPhone and Android are also available wherever Netflix is available.

 

Netflix is the world’s largest internet subscription service for enjoying TV programmes and films. Netflix has revolutionised entertainment by giving members unlimited access to a broad range of Hollywood, international and local films and TV programmes for a low monthly price on a wide range of internet-connected devices including PCs, Macs, internet-connected TVs, game consoles, Blu-ray disc players and mobile devices.

 

More details on the devices that support Netflix are available at: http://www.netflix.com/