Netflix now available in Hong Kong and almost everywhere else - except mainland China
Streaming pioneer Netflix has announced it has significantly expanded its global footprint to 190 countries and territories, making its Internet TV service available in 130 new markets including Hong Kong - but not mainland China.
California-based Netflix, which began as a mail-order DVD service but is now producing award-winning original content alongside its offering of older shows and movies, launched in 2007. Now, 70 million subscribers pay a monthly fee for unlimited service.
While you have been listening to me talk, the Netflix service has gone live in nearly every country in the world except China, where we hope to be in the future
“Today you are witnessing the birth of a new global Internet TV network,” cofounder and chief executive Reed Hastings announced at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
“With this launch, consumers around the world - from Singapore to St Petersburg, from San Francisco to Sao Paulo - will be able to enjoy TV shows and movies simultaneously - no more waiting.
“While you have been listening to me talk, the Netflix service has gone live in nearly every country in the world except China, where we hope to be in the future.”
