With Netflix launching in Australia, these new online streaming platforms, including Stan and Presto, could revolutionise how we watch TV.

Netflix will undercut rivals Sky Television and Neon when it launches its New Zealand internet television service on Tuesday.

The United States company said its local service would be priced from $9.99 a month in standard definition (SD) and $12.99 in high definition (HD).

Spark's Lightbox service costs non-Spark broadband customers $15 a month in HD, while Sky TV is charging $20 a month for its SD Neon service.

From Tuesday, Netflix members can catch up on Orange is the New Black.

Netflix sparked controversy last week when it said it would not charge GST on its service as it is not a "local entity".

In keeping with its US policy, Netflix has declined to say how many hours of programming its local service will offer.

Its flagship show at launch is the thriller, Bloodline, starring Ben Mendelsohn, Sissy Spacek and Kyle Chandler which started in the US over the weekend. Other shows include Marco Polo, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Daredevil and Sense8.

Netflix will include seasons one and two of Orange is the New Black and it said season three would premiere "exclusively on Netflix" in June.

The company will charge $12.99 a month for a HD version that allows two people in household to watch different programmes at the same time. A "premium" four-stream service with some programmes in "ultrahigh definition" (4K) will cost $15.99.

Speaking on Thursday ahead of Netflix' announcement, Lightbox chief executive Kym Niblock did not rule out lowering its prices, saying they were constantly being reviewed.

In line with Lightbox and Neon, Netflix will offer a free one-month trial.

The service will compete with Neon, Lightbox, Quickflix, as well as Netflix' US service which tens of thousands of Kiwis are believed to have signed up to, in breach of Netflix' terms and conditions.

At launch, Netflix will be available on smart televisions from Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Philips and HiSense as well as PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo consoles.

It can also be used on Apple TV, Google Chromecast, and Apple and Android tablets and smartphones.

This is significantly more devices than recently launched Lightbox or Neon, which have targeted tablets and phones for their service. However, Niblock has said Lightbox will add support for Chromecast within "weeks".

Netflix' US service is priced at between US$7.99 (NZ$10.56) and $11.99 (NZ$15.85) though there are many more shows available.

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