Why analysts say password sharing is now a bigger problem for Netflix, other streamers


In 2017, Netflix famously tweeted that 'love is sharing a password.' But the company's tolerance for the practice has changed as the company faces more pressure to increase its subscriber base and boost profitability in the face of rising competition. — Photo by Glenn Carstens-Peters on Unsplash

The website promised some tantalising deals.

One seller offered 10 days access to Netflix in Ultra HD for just US$1 (RM4.23) — substantially below the regular cost of US$19.99 (RM55 in Malaysia) a month for a Netflix premium account.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Tech News

Opinion: Everyone complains about 'AI slop,' but no one can define it
Google faces $129 million French asset freeze after Russian ruling, documents show
Netflix’s $72 billion Warner Bros deal faces skepticism over YouTube rivalry claim
Pakistan to allow Binance to explore 'tokenisation' of up to $2 billion of assets
Analysis-Musk's Mars mission adds risk to red-hot SpaceX IPO
Analysis-Oracle-Broadcom one-two punch hits AI trade, but investor optimism persists
Unicef welcomes Malaysia's commitment, says age bans alone won't protect children
Analysts flag risks for Strategy at Nasdaq 100 index reshuffle
Netflix quietly removes the easiest way to watch TV in a hotel room
Foxconn to invest $510 million in Kaohsiung headquarters in Taiwan

Others Also Read