The era ofNetflixwith advertising is here.
Fast forward to today: Netflix is the one behind the times.
Nearly every one of Netflix’s new competitors offers a cheaper tier with advertising.
(The lone holdout besides Netflix,Apple TV Plus, is reportedly considering ads, too.)
Here are the biggest things to know.
Does Netflix have ads?
If you want to keep watching Netflix without advertising, the service still has the same ad-free memberships.
When will Netflix add advertising?
The new Basic with Ads membership option has been launching this month across 12 countries.
It started with rollouts in Canada and Mexico on Tuesday.
Next, it will widen to Spain on Tuesday, starting at 9 a.m. PT.
But thenreports saidNetflix moved up the launch dateto better compete with Disney Plus' own ad-tier launch in December.
How much does the ad-supported tier cost?
That’s cheapest Netflix has every offered a stand-alone streaming subscription in the US.
Are the other tiers' prices going up?
No, Netflix isn’t increasing the prices of its existing plans.
Last month, Netflix confirmed its existing tiers will stay the same price.
What are all the Netflix plans and their prices in the US?
The Standard and Premium plans are unchanged.
How do I sign up for a Basic with Ads plan?
By clicking on “Plan Details,” you might select “Change Plan.”
Apple TV, for example, doesn’t support streaming on the new, cheaper tier.
Neither does Playstation 3, although PS4 and PS5 do.
Netflix has asupport page with some guidance by gear.
How many ads will I have to watch on Netflix?
Netflix said it will average no more than four to five minutes of advertising each hour.
Traditional TV networks' ad load can reach up to 15 minutes an hour.
Can I skip or fast-forward through ads?
you might pause during an ad break, but you might’t skip or fast-forward through advertising on Netflix.
Is the complete Netflix library available on the Basic with Ads plan?
Can I download to watch offline with Basic with Ads?
Basic with Ads membership cannot download to watch offline at all.
Will children be served ads on the new plan?
If they watch on a Kids profile, they won’t – Kids profiles won’t run any advertising.
