LG Smart TV expands entertainment options with Netflix and more

MANILA – 2016 is a game-changing year for Philippine home entertainment with leading Internet TV provider Netflix opening its cache of Hollywood blockbusters and critically acclaimed TV series to local viewers. Global technology leader LG Electronics recently teamed up with Netflix to expand its Filipino customers’ entertainment options.

LG is a Netflix global partner, chosen for the superior picture quality and impressive performance of its TV line-up, along with its top-notch Smart TV platform.  The Internet TV company also lauded LG’s 4K HDR OLED TVs for producing the purest blacks, crisp contrast, sharp details and vibrant colors, key features that complement premium high-resolution Netflix content.

Through LG Smart TVs, users can access thousands of world-class entertainment options with Netflix and Google Play Movies, as well as Kapamilya and SKY Cable favorites with the new and improved iWanTV and ABS-CBN News. The wealth of titles and categories ensures that there’s something for every preference, mood, occasion and family member.

Access to digital apps is fast, easy and convenient—users can simply download the preferred app from LG Smart World. Missing out on family or barkada favorites is a thing of the past with on-demand premium TV content. Users can get together for a viewing party wherever, whenever.

“Continuously providing our Filipino customers with world-class home entertainment is always a priority,” LG Philippines Home Entertainment VP Tony An said. “Through our partnership with Netflix, we can provide LG users with on-demand access to a variety of content to suit everyone’s tastes. LG is also working with other premium digital channels such as iWanTV and ABS-CBN News to bring the best to our customers’ homes. These entertainment options are wonderfully complemented by our innovative Smart TV platform and cutting-edge TV technology.”

Netflix, Google Play Movies, iWanTV and ABS-CBN News are available in selected LG Smart TV models in the Philippines. For more information, visit www.lg.com/ph; like the “LG TV Philippines” Facebook page or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.

PLDT HOME and Smart subscribers can now enjoy seamless video streaming via Netflix

Manila, Philippines – PLDT HOME Fibr, DSL, Ultera and Smart subscribers can now access the extensive library of movies, TV shows and original content of global video streaming pioneer Netflix.

While all PLDT HOME subscribers can access Netflix using their home broadband plans, Netflix is best experienced with the powerful connection of PLDT HOME Fibr which now delivers speeds of up to 1Gbps and with plans as low as P1,899 per month, with free TVolution stick.

Netflix’s adaptive streaming feature recognizes how robust the connection is and automatically adjusts the video quality streamed to the screens. Fibr’s unique symmetrical download and upload speeds allow users to watch their favorite Netflix shows on high-definition and even on Ultra HD quality. Users may also opt to stream Netflix content on their HDMI-ready TV using the TVolution Stick whether thru browser or by downloading the app from the Microsoft Store. 

Netflix users can also watch their favorite shows even outside the home with Smart’s largest broadband network in the country allowing Smart subscribers to stream Netflix content anytime and anywhere. Smart Bro Plan 799 subscribers can connect their free 4G pocket wifi to up to ten devices with 4.5 Gb monthly data allocation while prepaid kits are available for only P1, 495 which comes with 350 mb data allocation for per month for three months.

“We recently increased the speeds of all Fibr plans while we continuously deploy more LTE sites for wider coverage in anticipation of customers’ growing appetite for bandwidth heavy apps like video streaming,” PLDT and Smart EVP and Consumer Business Group Head Ariel P. Fermin said. “The enhanced availability of Netflix in the Philippines will add to the growing range of compelling content that people can easily access through the robust and extensive fixed line and wireless networks of PLDT and Smart.”

Customers can choose from three Netflix plans starting at P370 per month for the Basic Plan. Users automatically get one free month after sign-up. Subscribers of Standard (P460/month) and Premium (P550/month) Plans get additional viewing screens and HD and Ultra HD viewing options.

Smart postpaid customers may conveniently subscribe to Netflix on their iOS devices with their Pay-with-Mobile service without having to use a credit card.  Subscribers will be given a unique Virtual Credit Card number that they can use exclusively with their iTunes accounts and easily charge their Netflix subscription to their postpaid bill.

PLDT and Smart’s digital financial unit, PayMaya Philippines (formerly Smart eMoney), presents the easiest payment solution to customers without credit cards to subscribe to Netflix using their PayMaya mobile app which generates an instant Visa card for any mobile subscriber. Consumers can immediately use their PayMaya account after being topped up in over 15,000 reloading centers nationwide.

In addition to Netflix, PLDT HOME and Smart broadband subscribers can continue to seamlessly access other world-class entertainment options from iflix and Fox International Channels at no added cost.

Netflix is the world’s leading Internet television network with over 69 million members in over 60 countries enjoying more than 100 million hours of TV shows and movies per day, including original series, documentaries and feature films. To get started on Netflix in the Philippines, log on to netflix.com/ph.

PLDT and Smart subscribers can also continue to access world-class entertainment options Fox International Channels and iflix, Southeast Asia’s leading Internet TV service with over one million subscribers. For more information on PLDT HOME and Smart’s high-speed and video streaming-friendly plans, visit pldthome.com or smart.com.ph.

LG Smart TV Offers the Ultimate Netflix Viewing Experience in PH

MANILA – In line with its global partnership with multinational Internet TV provider Netflix, technology leader LG Electronics announced that the on-demand streaming operation will already be available in the Philippines starting today. This rollout succeeds other established markets (the Americas, Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand and Japan).

The expansion will bring an extensive library of high-quality content, including 4K HDR-mastered original TV series, to more markets in Asia, the Middle East and Europe. LG has been chosen as a primary global business partner of Netflix due to the superior picture quality and performance they lend to the Smart TV industry and the Netflix viewing experience alike.

Among Netflix’s acclaimed original TV show series are Marvel’s Daredevil, Orange is the New Black and Sense8. The company also plans to provide global members with its HDR-mastered original TV series Marco Polo. Netflix has praised LG’s 4K HDR OLED TVs for having the purest black, contrast and color vibrancy, all factors which ensure enhanced details and greater dimension when displaying their content.

“We are excited and honoured to ring in 2016 by bringing prestigious content provider Netflix to the country,” LG Philippines Home Entertainment VP Tony An said. “This breakthrough partnership will grant our Filipino consumers access to their favorite movies and TV shows whenever they want in their LG Smart TVs. More than producing cutting-edge technology through our products, we continue to provide top-notch experiences in home entertainment.”

Netflix is now available in select LG Smart TV models in the Philippines. For more information, visit www.lg.com/ph; like LG’s official Facebook page “LG TV Philippines” or follow @LGPhilippines on Twitter and Instagram.