Netflix subscription prices hiked but Indians should not worry
2 years, 8 months ago

Netflix subscription prices hiked but Indians should not worry

India Today  

Netflix has hiked its subscription prices following the announcement back in January. Netflix has increased the price by up to $20 in the US, causing the top-tier 4K plan to cost as much as $19.99 per month. According to The Verge, Netflix’s basic plan now costs $9.99 per month, up from $8.99, while the standard plan is now priced at $15.49 per month, up from $13.99. But, here in India, Netflix charges only Rs 199 per month for the basic plan and Rs 499 monthly for the standard plan. There is a fourth "Mobile" tier in India that costs Rs 149 per month and lets users watch content only on mobile devices.

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Netflix's Price-Hiking Dilemma: Will the Streaming Giant Raise the Price?
2 months ago

Netflix's Price-Hiking Dilemma: Will the Streaming Giant Raise the Price?

Live Mint  

Netflix delivers strong third-quarter results, with an operating profit of $2.9 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company's stock rose 5% following the announcement, indicating a positive outlook despite some concerns about price hikes. While Netflix's ad-supported plan remains competitive, the company is exploring alternative revenue streams, including increased membership and the return of traditional advertising. Despite the challenges of …

Netflix fans furious after being told they must pay more to watch certain shows and movies
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix fans furious after being told they must pay more to watch certain shows and movies

Daily Mail  

An aggravated Netflix user was shocked to learn that subscribers to the streaming platform can't watch certain movies or shows unless they upgrade their memberships. Some Netflix users have been complaining about locked content since last year Netflix explained the reason behind its decision to lock some content to certain subscribers. The $6.99-a-month Standard with ads plan allows streamers to …

YouTube Premium prices hike in India: New Rates for individual, family and student plans
3 months, 3 weeks ago

YouTube Premium prices hike in India: New Rates for individual, family and student plans

India TV News  

YouTube Premium, the ad-free subscription service by Google has recently increased its prices in India across all subscription plans. YouTube Premium individual plans: Revised prices The Individual plan for YouTube Premium, which offers a single user ad-free streaming, background playback, and access to exclusive content, has seen a price increase. Image Source : YOUTUBE PREMIUM YouTube Premium prices hike in …

Some Netflix users report price changes in their subscription plans
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Some Netflix users report price changes in their subscription plans

The Hindu  

Some Netflix users are reporting that they are being compelled by the platform to switch to other subscription models that are more expensive or those that include ads, as the platform winds down its basic ad-free plan, reported The Verge. Netflix’s basic ad-free subscription was priced at $11.99 per month for U.S.-based users. Subscribers’ others options include the more expensive …

Netflix to remove its cheapest ad-free subscription – as password crackdown pays off
11 months ago

Netflix to remove its cheapest ad-free subscription – as password crackdown pays off

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The holiday season gains - the biggest Netflix has posted in the fourth quarter - exceeded the …

Netflix India FY23 revenue surges 24 per cent YoY to Rs 2,214 crore
11 months, 1 week ago

Netflix India FY23 revenue surges 24 per cent YoY to Rs 2,214 crore

India TV News  

Netflix's India arm, Netflix Entertainment Services India LLP, received a 24 per cent year-on-year growth in its FY23 revenue, reaching Rs 2,214 crore, as per regulatory filings with the Registrar of Companies. The net profit also witnessed a substantial increase, growing by 75 per cent compared to the previous year to Rs 35 crore. Los Gatos is responsible for Netflix’s …

Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers
1 year, 2 months ago

Netflix raises prices as it adds 9 million subscribers

The Hindu  

Netflix raised subscription prices for some of its streaming plans in the United States, Britain and France on Wednesday as it shattered new customer expectations, sending its shares soaring 10%. The company picked up nearly 9 million new customers around the globe, surpassing the 6 million consensus forecast of Wall Street analysts surveyed by LSEG. Investors welcomed the news, sending …

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan
1 year, 2 months ago

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown reels in subscribers as it raises prices for its premium plan

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix on Wednesday disclosed summertime subscriber gains that surpassed industry analysts’ projections, signaling the video streaming service’s crackdown on password sharing is converting former freeloaders into paying customers. The $15.50 per month price for Netflix’s most popular streaming option in the U.S. will remain unchanged, as will a $7 monthly plan that includes intermittent commercials. This year’s …

Netflix plans to charge users more after Hollywood actors strike ends: Report
1 year, 2 months ago

Netflix plans to charge users more after Hollywood actors strike ends: Report

The Hindu  

Netflix plans to charge users more for an ad-free viewing experience on its platform after the ongoing Hollywood actor strikes come to an end, reported the Wall Street Journal on Tuesday. Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan in August had also remarked on how streaming giants were increasing their subscription prices while writers, producers, and showrunners were making less money …

Know how Netflix plans to detect Password Sharing in India
1 year, 5 months ago

Know how Netflix plans to detect Password Sharing in India

India TV News  

In a bid to accelerate its revenue growth, Netflix has unveiled a two-fold strategy that includes the introduction of a subscription tier with ads and a crackdown on password sharing. According to Netflix's release, a single account is intended for use within one household, allowing all household members to access the service wherever they are, be it at home, on …

Netflix to crack down on password sharing for users in India from today
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix to crack down on password sharing for users in India from today

Hindustan Times  

After ending password sharing in over 100 countries in May, Netflix on Thursday announced that it is extending the crackdown to India. The company said that it will start sending this update via email to customers in the country, who are sharing Netflix outside their household, from today. "Everyone living in that household can use Netflix wherever they are - …

Netflix’s subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix’s subscriber growth surges in a sign that crackdown on password sharing is paying off

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Netflix enjoyed its biggest springtime spurt in subscribers since the early days of the pandemic three years ago, providing the latest sign that a recent crackdown on password sharing and the rollout of a cheaper subscription option are paying off. Money manager Louis Navellier said Netflix now appears “locked and loaded” again after going through a turbulent …

Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside U.S. subscribers' households
1 year, 7 months ago

Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside U.S. subscribers' households

The Hindu  

Netflix on May 23 outlined how it intends to crack down on the rampant sharing of account passwords in the U.S., its latest bid to reel in more subscribers to its video streaming service as its growth slows. Those who subscribe to Netflix's standard or premium plans— which cost $15.50 to $20 per month— will be able to allow another …

Is Netflix bringing a cheaper, ad-supported tier to India? Here’s what CEO Greg Peters has to say
1 year, 8 months ago

Is Netflix bringing a cheaper, ad-supported tier to India? Here’s what CEO Greg Peters has to say

Firstpost  

Netflix appears to be considering launching ad-supported tier for the Indian market in coming months. While the company has not explicitly stated that it will introduce ad-supported plans in India, it has hinted in a letter to shareholders that we can expect to see such subscription plans in many markets because Netflix believes a low-price strategy attracts more customers and …

Netflix revenue highlights limited impact of price cuts
1 year, 8 months ago

Netflix revenue highlights limited impact of price cuts

The Hindu  

In December 2021, Netflix cut its prices, with its mobile plan price set at ₹149 and its single-screen Basic plan slashed from ₹500 to ₹199. On a foreign exchange neutral basis, Netflix’s revenue growth in India stood at 19% in 2021, and after the price cut, increased to 24% in 2022, the company said in its quarterly letter to shareholders …

Netflix slashes subscription rates in 116 countries following success in India
1 year, 8 months ago

Netflix slashes subscription rates in 116 countries following success in India

ABP News  

Netflix is revising its subscription rate across 116 counties following similar price cuts in India helped the company to grow user engagement and accelerate its revenue. The company its first-quarter earnings for 2023 said that in India low priced subscriptions saw a 30 per cent growth in customer engagement and 24 per cent revenue growth year-on-year. The OTT giant in …

Netflix to cut the subscription price in selected countries
1 year, 9 months ago

Netflix to cut the subscription price in selected countries

India TV News  

Netflix subscription price cut : If you are fond of watching movies and videos, then you must know about the number of existing OTT platforms, and whenever someone talks about the platform, Netflix is definitely the talk. The company has recently reduced the price of its existing plans in some regions, to get more subscriptions to Netflix. Plans will be …

Netflix Reduces Subscription Price In Over 30 Countries: Check Which Regions Are Getting Cheaper Plans
1 year, 10 months ago

Netflix Reduces Subscription Price In Over 30 Countries: Check Which Regions Are Getting Cheaper Plans

ABP News  

Netflix, the popular OTT platform known for hit shows such as "Stranger Things" and "Bridgerton", has reportedly decided to reduce subscription prices in more than 30 countries. Netflix's latest price change include Middle Eastern countries such as Yemen, Jordan, Libya and Iran, sub-Saharan African markets such as Kenya, and European nations such as Croatia, Slovenia, and Bulgaria, as per the …

Netflix lowers pricing in various regions to increase subscribers I CHECK DETAILS
1 year, 10 months ago

Netflix lowers pricing in various regions to increase subscribers I CHECK DETAILS

India TV News  

Netflix Inc. has announced price cuts in various countries for some of its membership levels as the streaming giant tries to maintain subscriber growth in the face of strong competition and restrained consumer spending. Netflix said earlier this month that it would strictly limit password sharing for accounts on its streaming platform. After losing customers in the first half of …

Netflix slashes price of its subscription plans in more than 30 countries, check if India is in the list
1 year, 10 months ago

Netflix slashes price of its subscription plans in more than 30 countries, check if India is in the list

India Today  

Nteflix has lowered the price of its subscription plans in more than 30 countries. These territories, which span Central and South America, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, Central and Eastern Europe and the Asia Pacific regions will see discounts for the basic tier range from 20 per cent to nearly 60 per cent, with the price drop …

Netflix password sharing ending soon: List of Netflix plans available in India with price
1 year, 10 months ago

Netflix password sharing ending soon: List of Netflix plans available in India with price

India Today  

Netflix is ending the password sharing for users. Netflix Rs 149 mobile plan: This mobile-only plan offers standard video quality -- 480p streaming on a single device, either a phone or a tablet. Netflix Rs 199 basic plan: For those users who are looking for a slightly upgraded experience, the basic plan offers 480p streaming on a single device, which …

Amazon Prime Video Mobile plan launched in India: Price, benefits and other details
2 years, 1 month ago

Amazon Prime Video Mobile plan launched in India: Price, benefits and other details

India Today  

Amazon has announced a new Prime Video Mobile plan in India to let people access content at a cheaper price. The new Amazon Prime Video Mobile plan is priced at Rs 599 per year. People who want to enjoy content in higher resolution quality will have to consider buying the existing Amazon Prime Video plans. There are prepaid plans starting …

Netflix Basic with Ads subscription will launch on November 3: Price and other details
2 years, 1 month ago

Netflix Basic with Ads subscription will launch on November 3: Price and other details

India Today  

Netflix will finally launch its Basic with Ads subscription on November 3. Netflix Basic with Ads subscription: When will it come to India? So, there are chances that Indians may get to see this Netflix Basic with Ads subscription in the future. If Netflix is planning to introduce the Basic with Ads plan in India too, then it could cost …

Netflix set to launch its ad-supported tier on November 3, check pricing, ad frequency and other details
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix set to launch its ad-supported tier on November 3, check pricing, ad frequency and other details

Firstpost  

Netflix will start with their ad-supported tier on November 3, starting with the US. Countries where prices of Netflix’s plans are higher, such as Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK will be getting the new Basic with Ads plan at a later date. The new “Basic with Ads” plan will cost $6.99 or roughly …

Netflix To Show Ads Now: Pay $6.99 And Watch 30-secs Ads To Save $3 Monthly
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix To Show Ads Now: Pay $6.99 And Watch 30-secs Ads To Save $3 Monthly

News 18  

Netflix has been contemplating for quite some time as to whether they should start showing ads to earn more money. Netflix has launched a new plan called “Basic with Ads" in 12 countries– Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the UK and the US. The regular Netflix basic plan costs $9.99 per month that allows users …

Here's How Much Netflix's Ad-Based Subscription Plan May Cost Upon Launch
2 years, 3 months ago

Here's How Much Netflix's Ad-Based Subscription Plan May Cost Upon Launch

News 18  

Netflix had last month announced a cheaper, ad-based subscription plan that the streaming giant is bringing in collaboration with Microsoft. This came soon after Netflix reported that highest loss in the number of subscribers ever, and now the prices of the new ad-based subscription plan have been rumoured. The base plan in India costs Rs 199, the standard plan is …

Netflix Update: Streaming giant adds 11 lakh paid subscribers in Asia-Pacific- Know more
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix Update: Streaming giant adds 11 lakh paid subscribers in Asia-Pacific- Know more

India TV News  

Netflix Update: Streaming giant Netflix added 1.1 million paid subscribers in the Asia-Pacific region in the second quarter this year. The Average Revenue per Membership was -2 per cent, due to the impact of "our price decrease in India last December as well as plan mix," Netflix told shareholders after declaring Q2 results. Netflix in December announced new and reduced …

Netflix says around 100 million people access service for free and it will now start charging a fee
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix says around 100 million people access service for free and it will now start charging a fee

India Today  

Netflix is one of the most popular video streaming services, but it is being reported that the company is losing a lot of subscribers. While the exact reason is unknown, Netflix believes that password sharing is one of the core reasons for its flagging user growth. Netflix is saying that more than 100 million households are using the service for …

Netflix’s subscription with ads may bring cheer, but it’s not all doom and gloom
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix’s subscription with ads may bring cheer, but it’s not all doom and gloom

Hindustan Times  

It had for long been expected. Earlier this week, Ted Sarandos who is Netflix’s Co-CEO and Chief Content Officer, said in an interview with French newspaper JDD there’s been an impact of inflation on household budgets, which has seen many cancel subscriptions. Netflix also exited the Russia earlier this year, after the country’s military invasion of Ukraine led to a …

Netflix to bring a cheaper plan soon, here's everything we know about it right now
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix to bring a cheaper plan soon, here's everything we know about it right now

India Today  

To attract more subscribers, Netflix may introduce cheaper plans soon. However, Netflix sure knows how to turn the tables as the company is now planning to introduce ad-supported cheaper plans. Sarandos had shared the company's plans of introducing an ad-supported tier in an interview at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, The Hollywood Reporter confirmed. He revealed that the company’s decision …

Netflix will surprise you with cheaper plans soon: All you need to know
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix will surprise you with cheaper plans soon: All you need to know

India TV News  

Netflix has been working out to get the attention of the market in a positive manner, and now it is reported that the company is working to introduce affordable and cheaper plans soon. Although it was a tough road for more than a year for Netflix, now the company has been working on introducing ad-supported cheaper plans. Ted Sarandos, CEO …

Netflix confirms launching ad-supported cheaper subscription plans
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix confirms launching ad-supported cheaper subscription plans

India Today  

Netflix’’s ad-supported subscription plans are not a figment of our imagination after all, the company has confirmed rolling them out soon. The company CEO Ted Sarandos has confirmed that it is planning to introduce an ad-supported tier to its list in an interview at the Cannes Lions advertising festival, The Hollywood Reporter confirms. “We’ve left a big customer segment off …

Netflix next destination for India growth: Tollywood
2 years, 7 months ago

Netflix next destination for India growth: Tollywood

Live Mint  

In southern India, devoted fans worship film and TV stars like gods, erecting huge statues of actors which are bathed in milk as part of prayer rituals for a movie's success. The U.S. company has greenlighted at least six TV shows in southern Indian languages this year, aggressively chasing deals in Tollywood as the Telugu film and TV industry is …

Netflix’s ad supported subscription packages likely to be launched by the end of this year
2 years, 7 months ago

Netflix’s ad supported subscription packages likely to be launched by the end of this year

Firstpost  

Netflix originally planned to introduce ad supported subscriptions later in 2023, or 2024. However, because of Netflix’s recent stock crash, the streaming giant is now planning to introduce ad supported streaming by the end of 2022. Back then, there were reports which suggested that Netflix would soon start showing Netflix is planning to introduce a number of new subscription packages …

Netflix now comes free with two Airtel broadband plans, here are the details
2 years, 7 months ago

Netflix now comes free with two Airtel broadband plans, here are the details

India Today  

Netflix already comes free with several Airtel postpaid and prepaid plans. The Airtel Professional plan comes at a price of Rs 1498 per month while the Infinity plan comes at a price of RS 3999 per month. Users who buy an Airtel Professional plan will get monthly access to Netflix’s Basic plan worth Rs 199 per month. Those who opt …

Explained: Why Netflix is failing big time in India
2 years, 8 months ago

Explained: Why Netflix is failing big time in India

Firstpost  

In December 2021, Netflix lowered its subscription price for Indian subscribers across all plans, bringing its lowest plan at Rs 149 per month. In December 2021, the streaming giant lowered its subscription price across all plans, bringing its lowest plan at Rs 149 per month, but honestly, it is still not enough. Poor Desi content While Netflix has some great …

Netflix Saw Uptick In User Engagement in India, Despite Drop In Subscribers Globally
2 years, 8 months ago

Netflix Saw Uptick In User Engagement in India, Despite Drop In Subscribers Globally

News 18  

Content streaming platform Netflix, which reduced its subscription prices in India late last year, is witnessing an uptick in user engagement in the country, as it doubles down on creating more localised content. In a first quarter earnings call with analysts, Netflix said it has seen a nice growth in the country after it announced in December that its mobile-only …

Netflix once had a relaxed approach to sharing passwords. Not any more
2 years, 9 months ago

Netflix once had a relaxed approach to sharing passwords. Not any more

ABC  

If you currently share your Netflix password with someone you do not live with, this could affect you. Key points: Netflix says sharing accounts impacts the company's ability to invest in new content In a trial to begin in South America, users will be charged an extra $4 a month in some cases to add "sub-accounts" The company has seen …

Netflix Increases Subscription Prices in These Countries: All Details
2 years, 9 months ago

Netflix Increases Subscription Prices in These Countries: All Details

News 18  

Popular video streaming platform Netflix has bumped up its subscription prices for the UK and Ireland. The higher prices will allow Netflix to “continue investing in best in class UK productions and offer a wide variety of curated quality shows and films," the report said. In the US, subscribers to Netflix’s basic plan, which allows for one stream on one …

Netflix announces price increase for its subscription packages
2 years, 9 months ago

Netflix announces price increase for its subscription packages

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Netflix needs the extra money to invest in “best in class UK productions” and to “offer a …

For Netflix India to conquer Indian market, they'll have to choose persuasion over attraction, conditioning over content
2 years, 11 months ago

For Netflix India to conquer Indian market, they'll have to choose persuasion over attraction, conditioning over content

Firstpost  

Indians may not use the thing you offer them for free but it is in our nature to prize that which feels abundant rather than that which feels appealing. * Last week, Netflix CEO Reed Hastings publically admitted to being ‘frustrated’ by the platform’s lack of growth in India. In all honesty, there is some truth to these theories, especially …

Why Netflix is raising prices
2 years, 11 months ago

Why Netflix is raising prices

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Netflix is set to report fourth-quarter earnings on Thursday. “Raising prices is just one lever they can continue to pull right now, though I’m not sure for how much longer,” Hare said. Spending money to make money Mark Zgutowicz, a senior analyst with Rosenblatt Securities, said that Netflix spends a ton of money on content …

Netflix is raising prices for its subscription plans in the US and Canada
2 years, 11 months ago

Netflix is raising prices for its subscription plans in the US and Canada

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Your Netflix bill is about to go up again. The streaming media company said Friday it is raising the prices on its plans in the United States and Canada. The basic plan went up $1 to $9.99 and the premium plan increased $2 to $19.99 In Canada, the price for Netflix’s standard plan also went …

Netflix raises its prices in the U.S., as the cost of content rises
2 years, 11 months ago

Netflix raises its prices in the U.S., as the cost of content rises

LA Times  

The cost for consumers to stream Netflix popular series “Squid Game” just got more expensive in U.S. “If Netflix can’t raise revenues and continue to raise revenues by adding subscribers, then they have to do it by by raising prices,” said Brett Sappington, vice president of Culver City-based consumer insights firm Interpret. “This price increase is just part of their …

Netflix cuts subscription rates in India and Twitter has got no chill
3 years ago

Netflix cuts subscription rates in India and Twitter has got no chill

India TV News  

Highlights Starting December 14 Netflix members in India will get access to films & series at new, lower price The cheapest plan is Rs 149 a month People of Twitter reacted with funny memes as some were convinced it was too good to be true Entertainment fans in India are celebrating on Twitter after Netflix announced its Happy New Prices. …

Netflix cuts subscription rates in India, now available at Rs 149 per month
3 years ago

Netflix cuts subscription rates in India, now available at Rs 149 per month

India TV News  

Highlights Netflix India cuts prices across its streaming plans Standard plan will be charged at Rs 499 per month, while Premium will be available at Rs 649 a month Netflix has been a premium offering since its launch in India in 2016 Netflix India has slashed its subscription rates by up to 60 per cent to expand its user base …

Netflix Is Now Cheaper in India: All Prices And New Plans Explained
3 years ago

Netflix Is Now Cheaper in India: All Prices And New Plans Explained

News 18  

Streaming giant Netflix has slashed its subscription prices in India. The company has announced its new prices in the country that start at Rs 149 now, instead of Rs 199 per month earlier. The Rs 199 mobile plan is now Rs 149 per month with the new prices. Now, this is quite a significant price drop, and makes Netflix?s prices …

Netflix announces up to 60% price drop in India
3 years ago

Netflix announces up to 60% price drop in India

The Hindu  

Video streaming platform Netflix on December 14 announced a price drop of up to 60% in its subscription services in India as it looks to reach out to a wider user base in the country. “That is a huge one and the idea behind it is to really get our members and the audiences who will be coming on Netflix …

Amazon Prime subscription charges set to increase soon
3 years, 2 months ago

Amazon Prime subscription charges set to increase soon

India TV News  

Amazon Prime subscription is one of the most popular subscription services in India as it offers Prime Video, Prime Deliveries and much more. According to the Amazon support page, the Amazon Prime monthly subscription will cost users Rs 179. The quarterly and annual subscription plans currently cost Rs 329 and Rs 999, respectively. However, after the price change, you can …

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