The ad-supported Netflix tier is set to launch in early 2023.
Netflix isn’t planning to let users of its new ad-supported tier download shows and movies to their devices for offline viewing.
Last month, Netflix said it expected to launch the ad-supported plan to launch in early 2023. The streamer has not announced pricing or other details.
According to a report by Bloomberg, code in Netflix’s iPhone app, discovered by an independent developer, included text that said, “Downloads available on all plans except Netflix with ads.” In addition, information in the app’s code indicated users on the plan with ads won’t be able to skip commercial breaks.
Netflix has previously said the ad-based service will be available in multiple regions and that Microsoft Corp. will serve as its sales and technology partner for the advertising system.
Netflix introduced downloads for offline viewing in 2016, and has since added enhancements such as letting users automatically download the next episode in a TV series they’re watching.
