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Netflix just axed its basic ad-free plan in the US and UK::Netflix no longer offers its basic ad-free plan in the US and UK to new subscribers, which costs $9.99 / month or £6.99 / month in either country.

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[–] brcl@lemm.ee 6 points 1 year ago (2 children)

But the reality is that Netflix’s decision has turned into a good business decision. People who lost access to a shared account have created one. Something like 6M new accounts.

[–] DolphLundgren@lemmy.world 15 points 1 year ago

Time will tell. Wait 12 months then let’s see the membership and profits reported.

[–] briongloid@aussie.zone 2 points 1 year ago

As with the market, enough people don't know or care to vote with our wallets, pricing for near everything will only ever get worse which is why others will have to turn back to piracy.