Netflix is DOWN: TV and film streaming service crashes for frustrated viewers across the UK
3 years, 10 months ago

Netflix is DOWN: TV and film streaming service crashes for frustrated viewers across the UK

Daily Mail  

COST OF EACH STREAMING SERVICE PER MONTH Service Price per month Disney+ £7.99 Netflix £9.99 Amazon Prime Video £7.99 Now TV £9.99 Licence fee £13.13 Total £49.09 Disney+ As detailed above, Disney+ will now be £7.99 a month for new subscribers or £79.99 a year. The standard package, which allows users to watch on two screens and in high definition, rose from £8.99 per month to £9.99 per month – a hike of £12-a-year. Its popular Entertainment Pass, which hosts shows from Sky One, Sky Atlantic, FOX, SyFy and Discovery, last saw an increase in September 2020 of 11.1 per cent with prices rising from £8.99 to £9.99 a month. Meanwhile, the Hayu Pass, which gives customers access to a number of reality TV shows, also saw a hike of 25 per cent increase, rising from £3.99 a month to £4.99.

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Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix? DEAN DUNHAM reveals the shows you must NOT watch if you don't pay the fee
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Do I need a TV licence to watch Netflix? DEAN DUNHAM reveals the shows you must NOT watch if you don't pay the fee

Daily Mail  

I do not have a TV licence, as I only watch Netflix and Amazon. S Becks, Reading, Berks Dean Dunham replies: The general rule is that under UK law you need to have a current TV licence if you, or anyone within your house, flat or premises, watches live television on any channel or service, record television programmes as they …

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

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Netflix hits 40 million users for ad-supported plan

The Hindu  

Netflix said on Wednesday its ad-supported tier has reached 40 million global monthly active users, from 5 million a year earlier, a sign that its push to attract new users with the cheaper plan is paying off. Netflix's ad-tier plan costs $6.99 per month, compared with monthly plans of $9.99 from Warner Bros Discovery's streaming service Max and $7.99 for …

Netflix has gone up in price in the UK, here’s how to cancel your subscription
1 year, 2 months ago

Netflix has gone up in price in the UK, here’s how to cancel your subscription

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly newsletter for insider tips and product reviews from our shopping experts Sign up for our free IndyBest email Sign up for our free IndyBest email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. As of 18 October, a basic plan subscription, which is no longer available …

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, 3 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 …

Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again
1 year, 5 months ago

Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again

The Hindu  

Disney on Wednesday reported a loss for the most recent quarter, with the number of subscribers to its streaming service shrinking again, but a pledge to crack down on password sharing sent shares higher in after-market trades. The falling Disney+ subscriber numbers - for the third consecutive quarter - came as a major writers and actors strike hits the U.S. …

Netflix’s subscriber growth surge signals that password sharing crackdown is paying off
1 year, 5 months ago

Netflix’s subscriber growth surge signals that password sharing crackdown is paying off

The Hindu  

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 stretch that included …

Netflix starts password sharing crackdown: Additional Member to pay $8 per month
1 year, 7 months ago

Netflix starts password sharing crackdown: Additional Member to pay $8 per month

India TV News  

Netflix has recently implemented stricter measures against password sharing, requiring an additional fee of $7.99 per month for each additional member outside of one's household who wishes to use the service. In an official statement, Netflix said: "Starting today, we will be sending this email to members who are sharing Netflix outside their household in the United States.” Image Source …

Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside US subscribers’ households
1 year, 7 months ago

Netflix to charge an additional $8 month for viewers living outside US subscribers’ households

Associated Press  

Netflix on Tuesday 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 …

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 launches £4.99/month subscription with 30-second-long adverts DURING films and TV shows
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix launches £4.99/month subscription with 30-second-long adverts DURING films and TV shows

Daily Mail  

Subscribers to the tier will see an average of four to five minutes of ads per hour Netflix's new ad tier has launched in 12 countries including the UK Netflix has officially launched its £4.99-a-month subscription service in the UK, with 30 second adverts during films and TV shows. Industry insiders suspected Netflix wanted to introduce ads before streaming rival …

Netflix price: Cost with ads, payment plans, shows and more
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix price: Cost with ads, payment plans, shows and more

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. Read our privacy policy Netflix is one of the most popular streaming services worldwide, providing thousands of …

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service
2 years, 2 months ago

Netflix sets $7 monthly price for its ad-supported service

Associated Press  

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Netflix next month will unveil the first version of its video streaming service with ads, giving cost-conscious viewers a chance to watch most of its shows at a steep discount in exchange for putting up with commercial interruptions. Netflix’s ad-supported option will also be rolling out in Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, …

Now TV: Prices, offers and free trials in the UK
2 years, 5 months ago

Now TV: Prices, offers and free trials in the UK

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. Working through an app on internet-connected devices such as Apple TV, Amazon Fire Stick, Playstation, Xbox and …

Netflix CEO Predicts Linear TV’s Demise Over Next ‘5-10 Years’
2 years, 5 months ago

Netflix CEO Predicts Linear TV’s Demise Over Next ‘5-10 Years’

Wired  

The Monitor is a weekly column devoted to everything happening in the WIRED world of culture, from movies to memes, TV to Twitter. An amazing show, or a blockbuster movie can keep people around for a while, but as new stellar streamers like HBO Max and Disney+ enter the scene they become tempting alternatives. There’s also good-old linear TV, but …

Cheaper Netflix subscription by the end of the year – but there's a catch
2 years, 8 months ago

Cheaper Netflix subscription by the end of the year – but there's a catch

The Telegraph  

Netflix is set to introduce adverts and crackdown on password sharing by the end of the year as it tries to pull in income amid slowing subscriptions. The streaming service behind global hit shows such as The Crown and Squid Game is preparing to launch its lower-priced subscription tier, supported by Netflix executives had previously announced they would introduce the …

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 announces price increase for its subscription packages
2 years, 10 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 …

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 …

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix?
3 years, 3 months ago

Do you need a TV licence to watch Netflix?

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 answer, according to TV Licensing, is no, you do not need a licence to watch movies …

Netflix steps up policing of password sharing
3 years, 10 months ago

Netflix steps up policing of password sharing

LA Times  

Sharing streaming passwords with friends or distant family members? “This test is designed to help ensure that people using Netflix accounts are authorized to do so,” Netflix said in a statement, declining to specify what countries would be affected by the password crackdown. Part of the idea behind the test is to protect consumers from security risks surrounding password sharing …

Netflix raising US streaming prices amid booming growth
4 years, 2 months ago

Netflix raising US streaming prices amid booming growth

Associated Press  

SAN RAMON, Calif. — Netflix is raising most of its U.S. prices by 8% to 13% as its video streaming service rides a wave of rising popularity spurred by government-imposed lockdowns that corralled people at home during the fight against the pandemic. The increases imposed Friday boost the cost of Netflix’s most popular U.S. streaming plan by $1 to $14 …

Streaming and pay TV: Bad economic times could make the battle for bucks that much tougher
4 years, 7 months ago

Streaming and pay TV: Bad economic times could make the battle for bucks that much tougher

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Even in the best of times, the seemingly endless options of new streaming services were going to force consumers to make difficult choices about their sources of entertainment. Those challenges come as CNN’s parent company WarnerMedia becomes the latest major player to brave the streaming wars with HBO Max, which also happens to be the …

Netflix to roll out cheaper mobile-only subscription plan in India
5 years, 5 months ago

Netflix to roll out cheaper mobile-only subscription plan in India

Live Mint  

Netflix Inc said on Wednesday it would roll out a lower-priced mobile-only plan in India, tapping into a price-sensitive market where data consumption on smartphones is surging. The video streaming pioneer said in March that it was testing a ₹250 monthly subscription for mobile devices in India, where data plans are among the cheapest in the world. Netflix's new plan …

Disney+ undercuts Netflix with $7 price, launching costly battle
5 years, 8 months ago

Disney+ undercuts Netflix with $7 price, launching costly battle

Live Mint  

Los Angeles: Walt Disney Co. will charge $7 a month for its streaming service that debuts 12 November, a gambit to undercut rival entertainment giant Netflix Inc. in an increasingly crowded field. Disney plans to spend $1 billion on streaming programming in the next year, and it doesn’t expect to make a profit until fiscal 2024, when the platform could …

Hulu slashes its cheapest plan to $6 a month after Netflix raise
5 years, 11 months ago

Hulu slashes its cheapest plan to $6 a month after Netflix raise

Daily Mail  

Hulu has slashed its prices in a bid to steal a march on arch rival Netflix. Scroll down for video The streaming service is lowering the price of its base subscription from $7.99 to $5.99 per month, just days after Netflix announced that it’s raising fees for US subscribers. Its top-tier plan, which allows streaming on four screens in high …

Netflix’s price hike: How much is too much for consumers?
5 years, 11 months ago

Netflix’s price hike: How much is too much for consumers?

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Netflix has been on a spending spree for talent and content, so it should come as no surprise that the streamer announced on Tuesday that it is raising its monthly fees by $1 to $2, depending on the subscription plan. “If you keep adding more content that people like then the price point is a …

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