Good News For Telkom Subscribers, Now Netflix Can Be Watched

JAKARTA - Good news for IndiHome users and cellular operators Telkomsel. This is because the Telkom Group has finally unblocked access to the Netflix movie streaming service.

Based on the observation, a number of VOI employees who use Telkomsel operators have also been able to open a video streaming platform from the US today, around 14.02 WIB. Not only Telkomsel subscribers, other users such as IndiHome and Wifi.id can also access Netflix content.

"Telkom appreciates the change in approach made by Netflix for the Indonesian market and therefore provides opportunities for TelkomGroup subscribers to be able to access a variety of entertainment content," said Telkom's Vice President Corporate Communication, Arif Prabowo through an official statement received by VOI, Tuesday, July 7.

According to Arif, the approach that has been taken by the Telkom Group shows Netflix's serious commitment to be accepted by the Indonesian people. Including the availability of tools in the system to restrict access to sensitive impressions and age mismatches for subscribers (parental control).

Not only that, Netflix also promises to hear input as soon as possible and is willing to resolve complaints from the Government or regulators, within 24 hours or in accordance with the time specified by the authorities.

"Netflix also agreed to commit to compliance with the" Self Regulatory Code for Subscription Video on Demand Industry in ASEAN "not to broadcast content that violates copyright, contains child pornography, terrorism and violates Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) as well as discrediting community groups. certain, "he continued.

With this implementation, 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 more role in the progress of the national film industry by increasing local content product shows," added Arif.

However, so far the Telkom Group as an internet service provider has not provided a special package for its customers to enjoy Netflix content. "Our current position is just opening access," he concluded.

Positive Response of Warganet

Warganet on Twitter who knows this is also happy. After four years, they are waiting for the Telkom Group's decision to immediately unblock access to Netflix shows.

The hashtag IndiHome, which is an Internet Service Provider (ISP) owned by the Telkom Group, also became a trending topic. This decision ended the Telkom Group block from Netflix which had been going on since January 2016.

At that time, the blocking was caused by a content policy that was not agreed upon between Netflix and Telkom, including matters of the take down policy to content security.