# Professor Alvin Lieberman underscores the importance of Netflix's expansion in India

1 Faculty News August 5, 2019 ![ the wrap logo](/sites/default/files/styles/246w/public/assets/images/the-wrap-logo-feature.jpg?itok=BybfpJQc)>

Excerpt from [The Wrap](https://www.thewrap.com/why-a-netflix-mobile-only-bet-in-india-matters/) -- "'Following up on its disappointing results for the last quarter, Netflix wants to aggressively build its international footprint, and there are few better or more important markets than India,' [Alvin Lieberman](https://www.stern.nyu.edu/faculty/bio/alvin-lieberman), executive director at New York University’s Entertainment, Media and Technology Initiative, said. 'India’s OTT demand is expected to grow rapidly and having a low-priced mobile-only offering is a way for Netflix to expand its subscriber base.'"

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