New Delhi, July 15 -- Netflix has quietly reintroduced free trials for eligible new subscribers in a number of countries, marking the streaming giant's first such offer in roughly six years as competition for viewers intensifies across the subscription video market.

The offer, first reported by Android Authority, is available in several regions across Europe and Asia but does not currently extend to the United Kingdom or the United States.

Depending on a user's location, the trial period ranges from seven to 30 days, with some users claiming they were able to access the maximum 30-day trial by clearing their browser cookies or using an incognito browsing session before signing up.

Unlike previous promotions, eligible customers can repo...