Mitrobe StaffHow to pay and set up Netflix in Ghana
Netflix has been serving subscribers in many African countries (such as Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda) for quite a while now.
The price point is very attractive at around $7.99 per month for streaming your favourite shows, movies and series on the platform. It also allows for streaming on multiple devices such as TV, Xbox, Play station and on mobile.
The only huge downside, well not really a downside of not in Africa is the extra cost of data you’d have to incur to use the services, also the internet services must be fast to enjoy a smith streaming experience.
Netflix users in Ghana and Nigeria need a fast internet connection and huge bandwidth in order to optimum enjoyment using Netflix movies that are streamed in High display (HD) and Full HD.
How to subscribe to Netflix; the smart way.
Many telecom providers are now packaging data services, especially for Netflix. These data packages are specifically designed for Netflix streamers, this way you wouldn’t have to expend much on data.
The award-winning streaming service has no annoying ads shown to subscribers. This means you can peacefully enjoy your movies, anime, shows, and documentaries, from any device, at any place without seeing any form of ads.
Price of Netflix in Ghana?
Netflix has three different plans to meet its user’s needs.
The plans are according to the number of devices that you’d like to watch on Netflix at a go.
Netflix plans
- Basic cost $7.99 monthly
- Standard cost $9.99 monthly
- Premium cost $11.99 monthly
All plans come with unlimited TV shows and movies, watch on your TV in Ultra, phone, PC etc.
The difference in the Netflix plans for Ghana
The basic plan allows download on only one device at a time, while the standard slows for 2, and the premium 4 devices.
HD view is available on standard and premium.
Ultra HD is available on premium only.
Steps to Setup Netflix Account in Ghana
Start using Netflix by registering on the website or better still download the mobile app in your device, it’s available for iOS and Android devices.
Stand a chance of using Netflix for one month free, no subscription.
Where to Watch Netflix?
Netflix is a multi-device streaming platform which means that you can use the platform from any of your devices and from anywhere. You can stream your movies from your mobile phone, PC etc.
Download option that allows you to download your movies to your device locally, so you can watch them when you’re not connected to the internet.
How to Pay for Netflix in Ghana
We have made a choice of your preferred plan, next is to make payment.
Pay with a credit card
To make Netflix payments in Ghana you are required to have an ATM card whether a visa or MasterCard.
Pay with PayPal
If you also have a verified PayPal account, you can use that to pay for your Netflix subscription in Ghana.
Pay with MTN mobile money master card
You can pay for Netflix in Ghana and Uganda with the recently launched MTN MoMocard.
The MoMocard is a virtually generated Master credit card that you can use for online payments.
You can create one by Dialing *165*70# and selecting option 1 (Create MTN MoMocard). Key in your MTN MoMo PIN.
Once the card is generated and you have some MoMo credit, you will use the card to pay for your Netflix account.
How to Connect Netflix to Your TV in Ghana
You’d have the best watching experience when you’re seeing a movie on Netflix on your TV.
To watch Netflix on TV you can use the cast screen feature from your mobile phone to cast to your TV (not all TV supports this, only smart TVs have this feature).
If you don’t have a smart TV but your TV has an HDMI port you can watch Netflix on TV by using the HDMI cable to connect your mobile or PC to your TV.
You can also connect to Netflix from your gaming console if you do have one, on your Play Station or Xbox you can connect to the internet, and start watching Netflix.
Mitrobe Staff
