Beginners Guide to Netflix in Uganda

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If you have heard about any streaming service, it must have been Netflix. This streaming service offers a wide variety of award-winning movies, TV shows, documentaries, and anime over thousands of internet-connected devices across the world.

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If you are fervid and passionate about Movies, Netflix is the way to go. On just one monthly fixed fee, Netflix allows you to watch your favorite movies on the go, right on your Smartphone, tablet, laptop, TV, or any streaming device.

Netflix in brief

Netflix is an American technology and Media services provider and Production Company. It was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings, and Marc Randolph, with headquarters situated in Los Gatos, California. The company provides a subscriber-based streaming service offering online streaming of a library of films and TV series.

Netflix has over 193 million subscribers worldwide, including 73 million in the United States. Today, the company is producing and distributing content from countries all over the globe apart from Mainland, china due to local restrictions, Syria, North Korea, and Crimea.

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Why Netflix?

Netflix remains the top TV and Movie streaming service in the whole world. It’s easy to use, provides original content, and is affordable. Netflix has made streaming shows over the internet the best way you will ever watch a TV, making it the best choice for all Movie lovers across the globe.

With Netflix, you are able to stream unlimited ad-free content. No distraction, it’s just you with your phone, and Netflix maybe. LOL!

Netflix is now popular because it does what everyone isn’t doing in the TV content world. It’s offering great original content and is an easily accessible way of getting entertainment closer to its subscribers.

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Get Free Netflix access Uganda

The only way to get free Netflix is by signing up. Visit their official website; sign up by providing your email address, and get a 30 FREE days trial. But once this free trial expires, you’ll be automatically debited a charge which will depend on the plan you signed up for.

How to Pay For Netflix in Uganda

Different innovations in Uganda have simplified the way certain things are done. In order to pay for Netflix in Uganda, you can use either MTN Mobile Money account or Debit/Credit card. To use MTN Mobile Money, you will need to create a MoMocard that works just like any other MasterCard.

Pay Netflix with Mobile Money in Uganda

  • Dial *165*70#
  • Select One, [Create MTN MoMocard]
  • Enter your MTN MoMo PIN when a prompt pops up.
  • Once you have created the MTN MoMocard, you will be debited UGX 1,000. The details of your MTN MoMocard will be sent to you via SMS. This includes your PIN and the virtual credit card number of 16 digits
  • After, Go to Netflix’s official page and click sign up.
  • In the signup form, fill in all your details, the package you’re subscribing for, plus email
  • In the payment form, choose a credit card and fill in the 16 digits you received via SMS from MTN MoMo
  • Once you click signup, your account will be debited depending on the package you subscribed to after the free trial ends.

Adding TV Shows in Netflix

On Netflix Website,

  • Hover over a TV show or Movie and
  • Select the + option then
  • Select + My List

On your Netflix ready Device:

  • Select a TV show or Movie Show,
  • Then select Add to My List
Beginner's guide to netflix in Uganda

How much is Netflix Subscription in Uganda

 Subscription Plan

Price (UGX)

Price ($)
Mobile PlanUGX 10,500$2.99

Basic Plan

UGX 14,000

$3.99

Standard Plan

UGX 28,000

$7.99

Premium plan

UGX 35,000

$9.99
Netflix subscription plans Uganda

Note: The prices displayed in Uganda Shillings might alter a bit depending on the dollar rate.


Access Netflix in Uganda

You can stream content on Netflix in Uganda on your phones, tablets, PC or TV.

With all that said, wish you the best streaming experience with Netflix.

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