New to Netflix? Let's Try to Know More

For you movie lovers, name Netflix of course it's not foreign anymore is not it? In this article, we will discuss what Netflix is, what is the history of Netflix, how to sign up for Netflix, and what packages are available on Netflix.

What is Netflix?

Netflix is ​​a subscription-based streaming service that allows users to watch a show film or TV shows without ads on internet-connected devices. Apart from that, you can also download TV shows and movies to your iOS, Android, or Windows 10 device and watch them without using an internet connection.

Netflix offers award-winning TV shows, movies, anime, documentaries, and more on thousands of Internet-connected devices.

In Indonesia, Netflix is ​​one of the most frequently used movie streaming services. The absence of ads and clear picture quality make Netflix a popular streaming service.

In addition, since there are regulations from the government that limit public interaction, making Netflix an option that can be used when spending time at home.

Netflix History

Headquartered in Los Gatos, California. Netflix was founded in 1997 by Reed Hasting and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California. At first, Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph got the idea to rent out DVDs by mail.

They tested this concept by sending themselves a DVD. The DVD was received in its entirety, and the idea for founding Netflix was born.

In 1998, Netflix was first launched as a DVD rental and sales site. One year later, Netflix debuted and offers its members unlimited DVD rentals, with no time limits, late fees, or monthly rental time limits.

In 2002, for the first time Netflix made an initial public offering (IPO) at a selling price of $1 per share on the NASDAQ under the ticker NFLX. Who would have thought, in the following year Netflix has up to 1 million members.

This resulted in Netflix obtaining a patent from the United States Patent and Trademark Office to provide subscription rental services. Netflix continues to grow, in 2006, Netflix membership continued to grow to reach 5 million members.

In 2007, Netflix finally launched a new feature in the form of a streaming service that allows its members to be able to watch TV shows and movies directly on their personal computers. Seriously being the best streaming service site, in 2008, Netflix collaborated with several consumer electronics companies to stream on Xbox 360, Blu-ray players, and TV set-toppers.

In 2010, Netflix finally launched their streaming service on mobile devices. In the same year, for the first time Netflix began to enter Canada. In addition, Netflix has also started to open other branches in Latin America, the Caribbean, the UK, Ireland, and the Nordic countries. In 2012, Netflix membership reached 25 million members.

"House of Cards," "Hemlock Grove," "Arrested Development," and "Orange Is the New Black" are the start of Netflix's first series of original programming. Unexpectedly, in 2013 "House of Cards" won the first three Primetime Emmy Awards for Internet streaming services. In 2014, Netflix for the first time started streaming in 4K Ultra HD format.

Netflix membership continues to grow and expand to 130 new countries and brings the service to members in more than 190 countries and 21 languages ​​worldwide.

To make it easier for its members, finally in 2016 the Download Feature was added to watch offline and while on the go. It was also this year that Netflix first appeared in Indonesia.

Reaching the 100 million mark for global membership, in 2017 Netflix won its first Oscar for “The White Helmets” which was followed by numerous other awards in the following years.

Entering 2020, Netflix is ​​launching The Hardship Fund to help creative community workers impacted by COVID-19, and two percent of Netflix's cash will go to financial institutions that support the Black community.

As of 2021, Netflix membership exceeds 200 million members. Netflix then released its first study on diversity in films and series with USC's Annenberg Inclusion Initiative, and announced steps to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the end of 2022.

How to Sign Up for Netflix

Because Netflix is ​​a streaming service, you can enjoy Netflix on various gadgets of your choice, here's how to register for Netflix on a smartphone:

• Download the Netflix app from the Google Play Store on devices with Android version 5.0 or later.
• If you don't want to download, you can also visit the netflix.com/signup site from your mobile browser.
• Then choose the package according to your wishes. You can downgrade or upgrade at any time.
• Create an account by entering an email address and creating a password
• Enter the payment method. You can start streaming right away

Sign up for Netflix on your laptop/PC:

• Visit netflix.com/signup.
• Choose the package according to your wishes. You can downgrade or upgrade at any time.
• Create an account by entering an email address and creating a password.
• Enter the payment method. You can start streaming right away

Sign up for Netflix on Smart TVs and streaming media players:

• Open the Netflix app. (If you need help finding the app, search for "Using Netflix on" + device brand name (e.g., Samsung, Roku, Xbox) in the Help Center. Remote controls for some devices also have a Netflix button.
• On most smart TVs and streaming media players, enter an email address or phone number to get started.
• Once entered, you will receive an email or SMS containing an activation link to continue with the registration process.
• Choose the package according to your wishes. You can downgrade or upgrade at any time.
• Create an account by entering an email address and creating a password.
• Enter the payment method. You can start streaming right away

Netflix Subscription Plan

NOTE: *Depending on where you live, in addition to the subscription fee, you may incur taxes.