San Francisco, March 23: In India and other select countries, content-streaming platform Netflix is testing a new mobile-only subscription plan that would only cost users $3.63 a month (Rs 251). The basic Netflix streaming plan in India starts from $7.27 (Rs 500) and the test plan would slash the existing subscription plan exactly by half. Netflix declined to share what other countries would be involved in the test besides India. Hotstar VIP Subscription Yearly Plan Introduced Ahead of IPL 2019 at Rs 365.

"We will be testing different options in select countries, where members can, for example, watch Netflix on their mobile device for a lower price and subscribe in shorter increments of time," The Verge quoted Netflix as saying on Friday.

Although it remains unclear as of now, but the statement from the content-streaming platform hints that it could start offering weekly or bi-weekly subscription options alongside or instead of monthly plans.

The test in India makes sense, given that Netflix has already expressed interest in the country, the report said. BSNL IPL 2019 Plans: BSNL Introduces New Rs 199 & Rs 499 Plans With Daily Data Benefits For Prepaid Users During IPL 2019.

Last week, Todd Yellin, Product Vice President at Netflix gave a keynote in Mumbai addressing company's future plans of expanding interactive TV shows and Netflix original content from India on its platform.

However, since this is a test, not all users would be able to be part of the new plan and it is also possible that Netflix could decide on not making it a permanent option after all.

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