Telkom Customers Can Stream Netflix
JAKARTA – Good news for IndiHome and Telkomsel customers. Telkom Group finally unblocked access to Netflix movie streaming services.
A number of VOI employees who use Telkomsel can open a video streaming platform today, at around 2:02 pm. Not only Telkomsel customers, other users such as IndiHome and Wifi.id can also access Netflix content.
“Telkom appreciates the change taken by Netflix for the Indonesian market. Hence, it provides an opportunity for TelkomGroup customers to be able to access a variety of entertainment content,” said Telkom Corporate Communication Vice President, Arif Prabowo through an official statement received by. VOI, Tuesday, July 7.
According to Arif, the approach taken by Telkom Group shows Netflix’s serious commitment. So it could be accepted by the people of Indonesia. Including the availability of tools to limit access to sensitive shows. Also age restriction or parental control.
Netflix is willing to hear input and to resolve complaints from the Government or regulator within 24 hours. Or, in accordance with the time period determined by the authorities.
“Netflix agreed to adhere to the Self Regulatory Code for Subscription Videos on Demand Industry in ASEAN for not displaying content that violates copyright, contains child pornography, terrorism, and violates Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) as well as discrediting community groups certain,” he continued.
Telkom welcomes Netflix’s intention as an opportunity to improve service quality through a variety of entertainment content, including local content. “In the future, Telkom hopes that Netflix can play a role in the advancement of national cinema by increasing local content,” Arif added.
However, the Telkom Group has not provided a special package for its customers to enjoy Netflix content. “We only open the access to the current position,” he concluded.
nothing more satisfying than heard news of indihome open the access for netflix 😊😊😊😊
– m (@ cry4gulf) July 7, 2020
Positive Response from the Citizens
Citizens on Twitter are happy. After four years, they finally can access Netflix.
IndiHome Hashtag, which is a Telkom Group Internet Service Provider (ISP), also became a trending topic. Previously, the Telkom Group blocked Netflix since January 2016.
ALHAMDULILLAH @NetflixID already accessible from Telkomsel! NOT SIA2 TO PAY EXPENSIVE TELKOMSEL PULSE. PLIS DON’T LURE TO USE A MAXSTREAM WHICH THE PILEM IS STYLE! PLIS THERE IS A PACKAGE FOR NETFLIX! pic.twitter.com/SQ2VyKP94J
– TSATSIA (@tsatsiaaa) July 7, 2020
At that time, the block was caused by content policies that were not agreed upon between Netflix and Telkom. Including the matter of takedown policy to content security.
Finally omaygat indihome😱 pic.twitter.com/1Kvh8gBHs4
– salsa (@nnajaemm__) July 7, 2020
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