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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by dexterinc2003: 2:42am On Jan 11, 2016
Netflix should just chill for now,i dont see them lasting in the naija market until affordable unlimited data becomes affordable to the STREETS.

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by VickyRotex(f): 2:48am On Jan 11, 2016
Adventurist:
on average I use over 250G for netflix and my other internet usage every month here in Canada for a service that costs over CAD60.

i am not sure Nigeria is ready for that.

No service provider(MTN, glo airtel or etisalat) can provide you better deal except for rip-off.

my advice, just like the op said, say away from netflix.

Over 250GB per month? shocked

I'm not sure Ive used upto 20GB on Netflix between December and now.

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by omoalajah(m): 2:50am On Jan 11, 2016
With Glo i watched a movie and my 3GB is nowhere to be found. Na to delete the app o. Na gbese. Ending my subscription asap.

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by kilokeys(m): 3:00am On Jan 11, 2016
VickyRotex:
lmao!!! cheesy

You no know before? angry


HD movies are like 1.5/2GB per hour, now let's say you watched each movie for like 2 hours.

That's 2GB X 2 =4GB

>> 4GB X 7 = 28GB angry

>> 1 Documentary *Coughs* Let's say that one was like 2GB undecided

>> 3 Episodes of a Series.

Each Episode is about 40 minutes. Let's say Each Episode consumed 1GB

1GB X 3 =3GB

Oya 28GB + 2GB +3GB = 33GB

And If you're not rewinding while streaming it ought to require less bandwidth depending on the protocol you use though.

This is just an estimate though


Now where's the remaining 20+GB? Either you used it for other things or ya lying angry angry


Btw, pay me for my analysis. Tanchu! undecided
HD porn while wife was sleeping grin

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by sotasty(f): 3:03am On Jan 11, 2016
No netflix, no chill.
hahahahahahahahahahahaha.
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by sundoj08(m): 3:07am On Jan 11, 2016
ipledge10:
I dont even watch Neflix anymore...when I can download Kodi on my Android tv box...stream anything from movie to porn to sport for free wink

smiley [b][/b]My Nigga

Apart from that, Netflix is the most boring sh.it ever with their stupid good for nothing movies. You spend hours looking through their collection and it's all b.shit.

Even Netflix and Chill don't work with em girls no more.

Bitche.s be like son play that crap and watch me escort my black behind outta your crib grin

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by VickyRotex(f): 3:08am On Jan 11, 2016
kilokeys:

HD porn while wife was sleeping grin

cheesy cheesy

Dont mind Op. He doesn't wanna mention that grin
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by ipledge10(m): 3:18am On Jan 11, 2016
sundoj08:


smiley [b][/b]My Nigga

Apart from that, Netflix is the most boring sh.it ever with their stupid good for nothing movies. You spend hours looking through their collection and it's all b.shit.

Even Netflix and Chill don't work with em girls no more.

Bitche.s be like son play that crap and watch me escort my black behind outta your crib grin
grin grin hahaha...you get it right...u put Neflix we aint chilling again
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Divineluv14(f): 3:21am On Jan 11, 2016
It's free here in Yemen cool
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Adventurist(m): 3:24am On Jan 11, 2016
yes. my netflix and internet is usually on the high side. i am also watching some series. and by the way, Shaw allows me to go above my threshold limit.
VickyRotex:


Over 250GB per month? shocked

I'm not sure Ive used upto 20GB on Netflix between December and now.
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by housestark: 3:30am On Jan 11, 2016
abhosts:
Signed for Netflix 3 days ago. Myself and Wifey watched 7 HD Movies, 1 Documentary, and 3 Episodes of a Series. Just within 3 days it has exhausted 60GB of Data from Swift that costs 25k. So I have decided to get rid of Netflix for now.

Nigeria is not Ripe for Netflix until our ISPs begin to Offer Fast and Unlimited Internet Subscription. DSTV appears to be the only Reasonably Priced option for now.

What's the payment like? Is it a ine time payment for whatever you want to watch e.g.: 7k per month or do youo pay per movie watched? Thanks
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by bigass(f): 3:33am On Jan 11, 2016
housestark:


What's the payment like? Is it a ine time payment for whatever you want to watch e.g.: 7k per month or do youo pay per movie watched? Thanks
just go to netflix.com
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by MallamYahaya(m): 3:35am On Jan 11, 2016
abhosts:
Signed for Netflix 3 days ago. Myself and Wifey watched 7 HD Movies, 1 Documentary, and 3 Episodes of a Series. Just within 3 days it has exhausted 60GB of Data from Swift that costs 25k. So I have decided to get rid of Netflix for now.

Nigeria is not Ripe for Netflix until our ISPs begin to Offer Fast and Unlimited Internet Subscription. DSTV appears to be the only Reasonably Priced option for now.

While I agree with you that it is expensive to stream movies in Nigeria, I think you are exaggerating. I use Netflix here in the UK and watch more movies that you have listed in a week. Truth be told 60g data is too much .

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by sundoj08(m): 3:35am On Jan 11, 2016
ipledge10:
grin grin hahaha...you get it right...u put Neflix we aint chilling again

Lool Aswear..

But on another note, i need some singapore mei fun in my life right now. The one here's not good enough
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by sundoj08(m): 3:37am On Jan 11, 2016
Divineluv14:
It's free here in Yemen cool

Lol Yemen ke. Na only bomb free for that side o grin grin

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Nobody: 3:38am On Jan 11, 2016
Internet data is probably the cheapest thing money can buy in the USA. I am presently on the $35 dollar a month Time Warner Cable(TWC) plan, plus $5 modem rental fee. My white neighbor agreed to split the bill with me, so i pay $20 per month. On top this 20 bucks, i dey stream anything streamable from hulu to netflix to hbo and youtube etc. Monthly data consumption is in the excess of 400 GB.

So I got a notice of a $10 increase from TWC last month because according to them I was on a 2 yrs promotional period which expired last month. I called them to inform them I'm not happy customer anymore, that they should come pick-up their modem. They begged me to retain their services without the added fees!

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by VickyRotex(f): 3:38am On Jan 11, 2016
Adventurist:
yes. my netflix and internet is usually on the high side. i am also watching some series. and by the way, Shaw allows me to go above my threshold limit.

Oh I see, you use Shaw. Yea, Series do take lots of data though.

I dont even know my apartment's network provider, cos it's charged with the rent. But I know it's unlimited data.
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by VickyRotex(f): 3:41am On Jan 11, 2016
Phlegmwash:
Internet data is probably the cheapest thing money can buy in the USA. I am presently on the $35 dollar a month Time Warner Cable(TWC) plan, plus $5 modem rental fee. My white neighbor agreed to split the bill with me, so i pay $20 per month. On top this 20 bucks, i dey stream anything streamable from hulu to netflix to hbo and youtube etc. Monthly data consumption is in the excess of 400 GB.

So I got a notice of a $10 increase from TWC last month because according to them I was on a 2 yrs promotional period which expired last month. I called them to inform them I'm not happy customer anymore, that they should come pick-up their modem. They begged me to retain their services without the added fees!



Lmaooo!!! cheesy

Exactly what I did to Fido last month, when they increased my phone bill. grin

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Divineluv14(f): 3:45am On Jan 11, 2016
sundoj08:


Lol Yemen ke. Na only bomb free for that side o grin grin

grin grin

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by sundoj08(m): 3:46am On Jan 11, 2016
Phlegmwash:
Internet data is probably the cheapest thing money can buy in the USA. I am presently on the $35 dollar a month Time Warner Cable(TWC) plan, plus $5 modem rental fee. My white neighbor agreed to split the bill with me, so i pay $20 per month. On top this 20 bucks, i dey stream anything streamable from hulu to netflix to hbo and youtube etc. Monthly data consumption is in the excess of 400 GB.

So I got a notice of a $10 increase from TWC last month because according to them I was on a 2 yrs promotional period which expired last month. I called them to inform them I'm not happy customer anymore, that they should come pick-up their modem. They begged me to retain their services without the added fees!



That's the trick, just say you don't want their service no more and they'll let u keep it with no extra charge but when next you're on holiday don't try in naija o else they'll collect everything and even charge u for leaving their service sef grin grin

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by godG: 3:47am On Jan 11, 2016
abhosts:
Signed for Netflix 3 days ago. Myself and Wifey watched 7 HD Movies, 1 Documentary, and 3 Episodes of a Series. Just within 3 days it has exhausted 60GB of Data from Swift that costs 25k. So I have decided to get rid of Netflix for now.

Nigeria is not Ripe for Netflix until our ISPs begin to Offer Fast and Unlimited Internet Subscription. DSTV appears to be the only Reasonably Priced option for now.

We are being cheated in Nigeria. Internet access should be the least of things one should worry about. Honestly, when I consider how 'useless' Internet access is here, I don't feel like returning home. cheesy

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by lanchy: 4:02am On Jan 11, 2016
omoalajah:
With Glo i watched a movie and my 3GB is nowhere to be found. Na to delete the app o. Na gbese. Ending my subscription asap.

Walahi you make me laugh no be small.....hahahahaha Gbese!
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by ipledge10(m): 4:06am On Jan 11, 2016
sundoj08:


Lool Aswear..

But on another note, i need some singapore mei fun in my life right now. The one here's not good enough
come to 34th street on 10th Avenue...the mei fun here is dope... grin

I see you tomorrow

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by lanchy: 4:10am On Jan 11, 2016
godG:


We are being cheated in Nigeria. Internet access should be the least of things one should worry about. Honestly, when I consider how 'useless' Internet access is here, I don't feel like returning home. cheesy

These Nigerian ISP's are not being creative, since knowing netflix is coming to nigeria, and they know international data rate is expensive to them. Why not ask netflix to provide a CDN (Content Distribution Network) in Nigeria on their network!? Common Sense

1. All netflix content will be CACHED in Nigeria (Anyone from Nigeria accessing Netflix will get local content) cheaper for ISP, makes it easier to offer a cheaper netflix streaming data package.
2. Netflix wins, as more Nigerians can now watch it without dying of gbese!

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by bigass(f): 4:14am On Jan 11, 2016
Phlegmwash:
Internet data is probably the cheapest thing money can buy in the USA. I am presently on the $35 dollar a month Time Warner Cable(TWC) plan, plus $5 modem rental fee. My white neighbor agreed to split the bill with me, so i pay $20 per month. On top this 20 bucks, i dey stream anything streamable from hulu to netflix to hbo and youtube etc. Monthly data consumption is in the excess of 400 GB.

So I got a notice of a $10 increase from TWC last month because according to them I was on a 2 yrs promotional period which expired last month. I called them to inform them I'm not happy customer anymore, that they should come pick-up their modem. They begged me to retain their services without the added fees!



Thats why we say Nigeria is bleeped country. USA govt, through its defense dept, practically developed what now know as internet in the 60s. In the 1990s,through 'High Performance Computing Act of 1991', US was able to revolutionize the internet space. Government spending on requisite infrastructure is not there in Nigeria. To get fast and cheap internet, We need to make huge financial investments in our infrastructure.



USA internet is even not as fast as South Korea and some countries in Europe.

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Adventurist(m): 4:30am On Jan 11, 2016
are you in CA?
VickyRotex:


Oh I see, you use Shaw. Yea, Series do take lots of data though.

I dont even know my apartment's network provider, cos it's charged with the rent. But I know it's unlimited data.
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by VickyRotex(f): 4:31am On Jan 11, 2016
Adventurist:
are you in CA?

Yea!
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Kingbilo(m): 4:35am On Jan 11, 2016
Actually, timed unlimited Internet is the best, for example, you can get 2 hours unlimited on airtel for N360 so same 7 movies will cost around N2200

Or you just maximise use of night and weekends plans.

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Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Adventurist(m): 4:40am On Jan 11, 2016
am in Calgary. you?
VickyRotex:


Yea!
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by VickyRotex(f): 4:47am On Jan 11, 2016
Adventurist:
am in Calgary. you?

Cool. Montreal!
Re: Netflix Is A Waste Of Money? by Adventurist(m): 4:55am On Jan 11, 2016
nice then. Enjoy
VickyRotex:


Cool. Montreal!

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