Netflix unveils cheapest-ever streaming package in the UK and US – but there’s a catch --[Reported by Umva mag]

NETFLIX has unveiled a new ‘extra member’ subscription for its ad-supplemented package as part of a trials in the UK and the US. The new addition will be Netflix’s cheapest-ever subscription option, but will end up costing viewers more if they want to use it. APNetflix said it will be “testing” the ability for Standard with Adverts account owners to buy an extra member slot with ads at a lower price point[/caption] The streaming giant introduced ‘extra member slots’ following its controversial crackdown on account sharing in May last year. An extra member package is needed for any additional viewers outside of the account holder’s household. Viewers who try to watch Netflix outside of the account holder’s address will risk being blocked from the service. Add-on member slots have been available for an additional £4.99 per month for Netflix’s Standard and Premium packages. But those on a Standard with Adverts account have been unable to add any other members, until now. The streaming giant has introduced a £3.99/$3.99 extra member slot for the Standard with Adverts tier in 11 countries. Netflix said it will be “testing” the ability for Standard with Adverts account owners to buy an extra member slot with ads at a lower price point. It allows households to add another member who doesn’t live at the same address, without the plus-one paying for a wholly separate package. While extra members have their own account and password, their membership is paid for by the person who invited them to share their Netflix account. Account owners who wish to purchase an extra member slot now have two options: to pay £4.99/$4.99 for no ads, or pay £3.99/$4.99 for ads. The new payment option will only be available in our countries where the ad-supplemented package is available, such as the US, UK, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Mexico and Spain. However, it will not be available in Japan, despite the country having access to the ad-based tier. In a statement, Netflix added that the new tier will be rolled out to all eligible countries sometime this year. Customers on the Standard and Ads plans can only add one extra member, while Premium plans can add up to two extras. The Standard with Ads tier is best value for money, and can save as much as £156 or $192 per year in comparison with the Premium plan, according to The Sun’s latest calculations. NETFLIX PRICES AND PERKS – HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING? Here's what you need to know... Netflix Standard with Ads Price: £4.99 / $6.99 Ad-supported, all but a few movies and TV shows available, unlimited mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Netflix Standard Price: £10.99 / $15.49 Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 2 supported devices at a time Watch in 1080p (Full HD) Download on 2 supported devices at a time Option to add 1 extra member who doesn’t live with you Netflix Premium Price: £17.99 / $22.99 Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games Watch on 4 supported devices at a time Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR Download on 6 supported devices at a time Option to add up to 2 extra members who don’t live with you Netflix spatial audio

Sep 24, 2024 - 16:09

Netflix unveils cheapest-ever streaming package in the UK and US – but there’s a catch --[Reported by Umva mag]

NETFLIX has unveiled a new ‘extra member’ subscription for its ad-supplemented package as part of a trials in the UK and the US.

The new addition will be Netflix’s cheapest-ever subscription option, but will end up costing viewers more if they want to use it.

a close up of a netflix button on a remote

Netflix said it will be “testing” the ability for Standard with Adverts account owners to buy an extra member slot with ads at a lower price point[/caption]

The streaming giant introduced ‘extra member slots’ following its controversial crackdown on account sharing in May last year.

An extra member package is needed for any additional viewers outside of the account holder’s household.

Viewers who try to watch Netflix outside of the account holder’s address will risk being blocked from the service.

Add-on member slots have been available for an additional £4.99 per month for Netflix’s Standard and Premium packages.

But those on a Standard with Adverts account have been unable to add any other members, until now.

The streaming giant has introduced a £3.99/$3.99 extra member slot for the Standard with Adverts tier in 11 countries.

Netflix said it will be “testing” the ability for Standard with Adverts account owners to buy an extra member slot with ads at a lower price point.

It allows households to add another member who doesn’t live at the same address, without the plus-one paying for a wholly separate package.

While extra members have their own account and password, their membership is paid for by the person who invited them to share their Netflix account.

Account owners who wish to purchase an extra member slot now have two options: to pay £4.99/$4.99 for no ads, or pay £3.99/$4.99 for ads.

The new payment option will only be available in our countries where the ad-supplemented package is available, such as the US, UK, Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Mexico and Spain.

However, it will not be available in Japan, despite the country having access to the ad-based tier.

In a statement, Netflix added that the new tier will be rolled out to all eligible countries sometime this year.

Customers on the Standard and Ads plans can only add one extra member, while Premium plans can add up to two extras.

The Standard with Ads tier is best value for money, and can save as much as £156 or $192 per year in comparison with the Premium plan, according to The Sun’s latest calculations.

NETFLIX PRICES AND PERKS – HOW MUCH ARE YOU PAYING?

Here's what you need to know...

Netflix Standard with Ads

Price: £4.99 / $6.99

Ad-supported, all but a few movies and TV shows available, unlimited mobile games
Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
Watch in 1080p (Full HD)
Download on 2 supported devices at a time

Netflix Standard

Price: £10.99 / $15.49

Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games
Watch on 2 supported devices at a time
Watch in 1080p (Full HD)
Download on 2 supported devices at a time
Option to add 1 extra member who doesn’t live with you

Netflix Premium

Price: £17.99 / $22.99

Unlimited ad-free movies, TV shows, and mobile games
Watch on 4 supported devices at a time
Watch in 4K (Ultra HD) + HDR
Download on 6 supported devices at a time
Option to add up to 2 extra members who don’t live with you
Netflix spatial audio

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