With so much competition,streaming serviceshave been forced to dole out price hikes over the past few years.
Peacock raised its prices for the second time in two years earlier this month,Prime Videoforced users to pay to get rid of ads, and Max upped its prices in June.
Netflix’s Basic plan is being scrapped on July 31
“The Basic plan is no longer available for new or rejoining members. If you are currently on the Basic plan, you can remain on this plan until your plan is changed or your account is canceled,” Netflix has explained, with users being warned via their TVs or streaming devices since early July.
Netflix Starts Booting Subscribers Off Cheapest Basic Ads-Free Plan>The streaming giant has reportedly begun notifying users via on-screen messages about the last day they can access the service unless they upgradepic.twitter.com/EcVo0sgmrn
Now, you’ll have the choice of three plans:
On the latter two plans, you can add extra members for $7.99 each, allowing multiple households to access the same account after the password crackdown.
Premium has four specific benefits: you can stream Netflix on four devices at a time, compared to two; you can watch 4K Ultra HD and HDR content, rather than just 1080p; you’re able to download TV shows and movies on six devices, rather than two; and you can enjoy Netflix’s spatial audio.
While you weigh up what plan you’ll choose, check out all of theTV shows streamingthis month andwhen new episodes of Cobra Kai Season 6 will hit the platform.
Cameron Frew is Deputy TV & Movies Editor on Dexerto’s UK team. He’s an action movie aficionado, ’80s obsessive, and Oscars enthusiast. He loves Invincible, but he’s also a fan of The Boys, the MCU, The Chosen, and much more. He has previously written for LadBible, UniLad, and Flickering Myth. You can contact him at: cameron.frew@dexerto.com.
