Netflix gains subscribers with ads and password crackdown


During the strike, Netflix said it was relying on productions ready for release and a large base of upcoming films and shows from around the world. — Reuters

SAN FRANCISCO: Netflix on Wednesday (Oct 18) said subscriber numbers grew nearly 11% to 247 million in the recently ended third quarter as it cracked down on password sharing and refined an ad-supported tier.

The leading streaming service said it is increasing the price of its basic plan in the United States to US$11.99 (RM57) monthly and its premium plan to US$22.99 (RM109), with similar price "adjustments" set for Britain and France.

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Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

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