Streaming: Consumer opinion is lukewarm about the end of account sharing


Netflix has rolled out its new password sharing policy to selected countries. — AFP Relaxnews

The end of Netflix account sharing is already a reality in some countries, and this policy could well be extended to other markets – a prospect that doesn’t appear to appeal to consumers, a survey suggests.

Would you be prepared to pay an extra sum to legally share your Netflix account? For 56% of adults who either share their password with others or use a shared password, the answer is no.

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