New year, same streaming headaches: Netflix raises prices by up to 16 percent
Briefly

Netflix announced a subscription price increase Today, impacting users in the US, Canada, Argentina, and Portugal. The Standard ad-free plan will increase from $15.49 to $17.99, marking a 16.14% rise, making it the largest jump among plans. The Premium plan will rise from $22.99 to $24.99, an 8.7% increase, while the Standard With Ads will increase by $1 to $7.99. The company emphasizes that these increases are necessary to support ongoing investments in content and service improvements.
As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members, we will occasionally ask our members to pay a little more so that we can re-invest to further improve Netflix.
Netflix's cheapest ad-free plan will see a significant increase from $15.49 to $17.99, highlighting the company's focus on enhancing its offerings.
Read at Ars Technica
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