Gui Blackout Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) After years of Netflix execs spurning the idea of serving up commercials to viewers, the streaming giant is flipping the switch on its first cheaper, ad-supported plan next month. Netflix Basic With Ads will launch in the U.S. on Nov. 3 at 9 a.m. PT, priced at $6.99 per month, the company announced. The cheaper plan will be available in 12 countries: Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. It will first roll out in Canada and Mexico on Nov. 1. Basic With Ads will be $3 cheaper than Netflix’s Basic plan ($9.99/month in the U.S. currently), which provides the ability to stream on one device at a time. Previously, the Basic plan has not supported HD, but with the launch of the ad tier, Netflix will provide video quality of up to 720p HD for both Basic With Ads and the plan with no ads. The ad-supported plan will not include Netflix’s full content catalog, which the company previously had disclosed. A “limited number of movies and TV shows won’t be available due to licensing restrictions, and we’re going to be working on reducing that over time,” Netflix chief operating officer Greg Peters told reporters. Depending on country, about 5% to 10% of titles will be unavailable on Netflix Basic With Ads, Peters said. In addition, customers on the ad plan will not have the ability to download titles for offline viewing. https://variety.com/2022/digital/news/netflix-ad-supported-plan-launch-date-pricing-1235402196/ Edited October 13, 2022 by Gui Blackout
magazine Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 The basic plan didn’t have HD????? What in the 2004 is going on 1
Bosque Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 I thought it would be free, why tf would I pay money and still watch ads? Dumb
sugarysunflower Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 2 minutes ago, Dephira said: I thought it would be free, why tf would I pay money and still watch ads? Dumb That was one of the ENTIRE points of streaming platforms in the first place ???? selling out to advertisers and investor demands
Taylena Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 So you're still paying for it but with ads and less content?
Beyonceist Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 This would make sense if it was either free with tons of ads, or like 0.99 with some ads. Not freaking 7 bucks with ads like bish whet
thatsmydemi Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 so... only $3 less than the basic plan AND you have to deal with less content and ads? wtf
ATRL Moderator Azulito Posted October 13, 2022 ATRL Moderator Posted October 13, 2022 18 minutes ago, Dephira said: I thought it would be free, why tf would I pay money and still watch ads? Dumb 14 minutes ago, Beyonceist said: This would make sense if it was either free with tons of ads, or like 0.99 with some ads. Not freaking 7 bucks with ads like bish whet To be fair pretty much every other streaming service has a plan like this. HBO Max is $10 with ads
Miles. Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 So only a couple dollars cheaper, with ads, and with limited content. Oh it's bad for them
magazine Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 Not y'all thinking you were getting Netflix for free Literally nobody said that
GraceRandolph Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 5 minutes ago, Marvin said: To be fair pretty much every other streaming service has a plan like this. HBO Max is $10 with ads HBOMax has a way better library though. Netflix is 70% junk at this point.
POPTART Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 Literally how is this a good business move, especially considering their library of shows/films. I hope they go down after this.
FightForTanas Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 I have NO issues with commercials but 720p? please.
Khal Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 40 minutes ago, Delirious said: I would rather torrent lol That's basically what all this nonsense (this plus all the 876875658 streaming services) is going to lead to, pirating rising again. And to think that was what streaming was supposed to help reduce
toy soldier. Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 Watch them phase this out and get the standard version more expensive soon
Guest Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 (edited) I'm good, i share my account which is a little bit annoying when they ask you for a code, but it's worthy, only 4 dollars a month Edited October 13, 2022 by M André
magazine Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 14 minutes ago, POPTART said: Literally how is this a good business move, especially considering their library of shows/films. I hope they go down after this. Why wouldn’t it be a good move? You either pay the same or pay less with ads, what’s so difficult about this?
EriKills Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 At least HD is FINALLY coming to the lowest tier, having to pay $15 for it (when all other streaming services offer the highest HD even at the lowest price) has always been a trash feature of Netflix.
James_Dean Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 It feels like streaming platforms are ending themselves with all the shitty business moves... first HBO Max, now Netflix. I hope they all go down losers
Katamari Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 4 minutes ago, James_Dean said: It feels like streaming platforms are ending themselves with all the shitty business moves... first HBO Max, now Netflix. I hope they all go down losers agreed. they have gotten really bold
POPTART Posted October 13, 2022 Posted October 13, 2022 12 minutes ago, magazine said: Why wouldn’t it be a good move? You either pay the same or pay less with ads, what’s so difficult about this? Because netflix is already struggling with all other streaming platforms rising and having better content. $7 is a lot for something with ads on on top of that charge + you wouldn't have a full content either. As some users have pointed out, this will again start the rise of piracy. Deservedly so, as streaming platforms were initially designed to be easily accessible without ads.
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