Netflix, the popular streaming platform, has decided to make some changes significant to hers subscription policies.
These changes mainly concern shared accounts, a phenomenon that has seen an exponential increase in recent years.
Here is a summary of what has changed.
The new rules for account sharing
Netflix has introduced a new policy for those they wish to share their account with people outside their household.
This includes partners and close friends.
The new policy provides for an additional fee of 4.99 euros per month for sharing the account with another user who is not part of the household.
However, if you don't share your account outside the home, your contract will remain unchanged since the connection IPs determine the home environment.
The subscription with advertising: commercials are coming to Netflix
Another significant change concerns the introduction of commercials in Netflix content.
This means, if you're willing to watch some commercials, your monthly subscription it will be only 5,49 euros.
If you prefer an ad-free experience, the “ad-free standard plan” will be your choice, with a cost of 12,99 euros per month.
Changes in the Premium plan
Finally, there are some changes for the Premium plan. The cost will remain at 17,99 euros, but will only allow linking two accounts.
However, the basic plan will remain at 7,99 euros, but it won't allow you to add extra accounts to your household.
Summary of the new subscription plans
Here is a summary table of the new subscription plans:
| Piano | Cost | Account | Advertising |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extra accounts | +4.99 euros/month per user | Yes | No |
| Base with advertising 720p | 5.49 euro / month | in the extra | Yes |
| Ad-free standard 1080p | 12.99 euro / month | 1 | No |
| Premium up to 4k | 17.99 euro / month | 2 | No |
| Base 720p | 7.99 euro / month | in the extra | No |
These changes represent an important step for Netflix in its attempt to adapt to the needs of the market and to provide a quality service to its users.
Although they may seem drastic, they are the result of a careful reflection on current trends and future of the streaming industry.
