Melita has welcomed the introduction of the Netflix service in Malta and any other similar streaming or content provider that uses legal channels to provide entertainment content to Maltese customers.

“The presence of Netflix and similar providers in Malta increases choice for local customers and addresses a gap in the market that has been forcing customers to opt for illegal and unsecure platforms to access entertainment and other video content,” the company said.

Netflix, and other streaming services like it, are complementary to Melita’s traditional TV services that provide continuous broadcast of thematic shows, it said.

High quality streaming of Netflix uses continuous large portions of bandwidth. Users of streaming services, who would typically also use multiple devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets, are advised to opt for packages with download speeds of at least 50 Megabits per second. Such packages are designed to cater robustly for streaming services.

Netflix offers streaming possibilities on almost all devices, over fixed or WiFi connections. Melita WiFi is the next generation WiFi service accessible for free by all Melita customers subscribed to internet services or mobile contract plans.