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Eliot Rosewater

(32,536 posts)
1. Regardless of what kind of box you have, you will be "streaming" when using Netflix, you will be
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:32 PM
Jan 2021

using your Wi-Fi or internet.

I have the criminal organization "Comcast" and they have a cap on data, but I havent exceeded it yet.

I am assuming you are not going to be only accessing the internet via your phone and your PHONE DATA plan?

hlthe2b

(106,365 posts)
2. As long as you don't exceed whatever limit you might have on your broadband (WIFI) data plan
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:32 PM
Jan 2021

and I never have, though mine is only about 1.2 TB (1024 GB/month), then all you would be paying in addition would be your Netflix bill.

hlthe2b

(106,365 posts)
10. If you had multiple users streaming on their individual devices all day and night, you sure could
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:37 PM
Jan 2021

I've never exceeded it, but it would be possible to if you worked at home streaming or video chatting constantly and you or someone else streamed a lot of Netflix content simultaneously or at night.

OnDoutside

(20,656 posts)
13. I must see if I can check out my usage, we've been unlimited data
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:47 PM
Jan 2021

for years and not only do I work from home, but we're streaming for most of the day. The last time I remember maybe 3 years ago, we were around 40gbs a month.

leftieNanner

(15,698 posts)
3. If your computer and TV
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:32 PM
Jan 2021

Both have HDMI plug ins, you can do it that way. We bought a wi fi connected Sony dvd player at Costco and hooked that to the TV.

The Velveteen Ocelot

(120,883 posts)
5. You should be able to watch on your computer - it just streams on the internet.
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:33 PM
Jan 2021

You can get it on your computer on your wifi or via an ethernet cable, or on your phone via wifi or 4g (if it's fast enough), but it won't cost you any more than the basic subscription price.

Salviati

(6,037 posts)
8. Your computer will almost undoubtedly be fine.
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:35 PM
Jan 2021

You may run into trouble with your phone if you're using data over the phone connection, compared to if your phone is connected to your home (or some other) wifi connection.

The only way you could really run up costs is if you're streaming lots of data over your phone connection, and usually you'll get some sort of warning before the bill would become to astronomical, but it may take a while for the warning to be sent, so don't go binging all of Netflix on your phone if you're not sure whether you're connected via LTE (Phone data signal) or Wifi...

Zoonart

(12,749 posts)
9. With purchase of Netflix
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:36 PM
Jan 2021

you can stream on any device that is connected to the internet. You can also stream on your TV if you connect your computer to your TV with an HDMI cable. (That is, of course, if you have a TV that has more than one HDMI port)
Otherwise to watch on your TV you will have to use a device that supports Netflix: Roku...Firestick...Apple TV etc.
Perhaps your cable service supports Netflix,(Comcast does)then you do not need an extra device.

procon

(15,805 posts)
11. Netflix connects via your WiFi.
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 03:38 PM
Jan 2021

I'm not aware of any type of box like for cable TV needed. Check out Netflix help section online for all the info you need.

You can start a free trial to see if you like it. Netflix has a monthly subscription fee that you can cancel at any time. There's no separate charge for how much you stream. Check your ISP to be sure you didn't sign up for a plan with limited use.

Lulu KC

(4,216 posts)
14. The only thing I know--
Fri Jan 1, 2021, 05:14 PM
Jan 2021

When I couldn't get my TV to stream, I bought a Firestick from Amazon and suddenly it worked. It was a DU person who saved me. I could watch it on my laptop, but we have a big, not-all-that-smart television and it needed a device. The Firestick was about $12 at the time. It has its own foibles but it's fine, really. Hope you find the answer!

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