Netflix Removes Cheapest Ad-Free Basic Plan

[Demon_Skeith]

Netflix revealed on Wednesday that it is no longer offering its Basic Plan for new or rejoining subscribers in the U.S. and the U.K. The Basic Plan, which was US$9.99 per month, did not have ads, and it allowed for one stream, as well as downloads to a phone or tablet for offline viewing. Subscribers currently on the Basic Plan can stay on the plan if they do not upgrade/downgrade or cancel it. The other plans remain available.

Netflix dropped the Basic Plan in Canada last month.

The other plans include Standard with ads for US$6.99 per month; Standard without ads, supporting two streaming devices and download targets for US$15.99 per month; and Premium, which features Ultra HD for four devices simultaneously and download for six devices for US$19.99 per month.

 

[Henrywrites]

That's their business. Netflix has got a lot of fixing to do as far as I am concerned.

 

[Artisan Vistra]

Offline viewing seems really OP in terms of Netflix usability. But not anything else would catch my eye.

 

[Ja sa bong]

If I had another streaming service which gives me better services than what I get from using Netflix, I would have stopped using Netflix by now. I never enjoyed using Amazon Prime, if not I would have gone over to them.

 

[ZandraJoi]

We dropped Netflix awhile ago. They seem to be still going downhill while trying to maintain some customer base. I think people just prefer other Streaming Services. We have cable now & with it, free (but limited) Streaming Services that come with it. We don't need to pay extra.

 

[froggyboy604]

This is unfortunate news for people who dont want to pay more for Netflix streaming, but still want to watch Netflix exclusive shows and movies.