Netflix is still committed to ending the sharing of its subscribers’ passwords. The price could therefore increase soon…
Despite sad cancellations of original series in 2022, Netflix continues to make its subscribers dream, especially with the new season ofEmily in Paris which is a hit this month or even the sensational documentary by Prince Harry and Meghan Markle concerning the royal family. The streaming platform is also improving its services by helping to find the movie you need. But bad news is to be feared for customers.
Subscribers are indeed very numerous to share their code with relatives, friends or family. And Netflix wants to toughen up on this practice. Relayed by 20 minutesthe wall street journal announces that a supplement of 3 dollars per month is planned to communicate its passwords. This amounts to 2.80 euros for French users.
Netflix: towards the end of shared codes?
The American newspaper cites Netflix, for which “The widespread sharing of accounts between households that takes place today compromises our long-term ability to invest in our service and improve it”. An experiment was attempted in Latin America to start.
A increase in the tariff in France is surely to be expected. It could amount to 4 euros if we are to believe 20 minutes.
On the practical side, Netflix would send a verification code to its users to identify themselves outside their home. Each account can only be used by one person at a time, the company hopes to encourage “profiteers” to subscribe. Currently, a special rate is offered to those who accept advertisements: it is 5.99 euros per month. The monthly subscription offers go up to 15.99 euros depending on the formula.
With the multiplication of streaming platforms, like the new Paramount+ or Universal+, Netflix has more competition in the market. Will this novelty be enough to cope? Be that as it may, non-subscribers must already prepare for the possibility of a loss of their access.