Netflix is raising its prices in Australia
Streaming giant Netflix is set to increase subscription prices in Australia, following a global trend of raising rates.
Netflix has recently announced its plans for yet another price increase in Australia, affecting millions of subscribers in the country. This move comes as part of the company's ongoing efforts to maintain profitability and invest in original content production.
According to sources, the price hike is expected to take effect in the coming months, following the conclusion of the Hollywood actors' strike. This increase will mark the second raise in subscription fees within a year, following the last price adjustment in Australia.
While the exact price increments have not been disclosed, reports suggest that the increase will be implemented in several global markets, starting with the United States and Canada. Australian users currently pay $22.99 for the premium plan, $16.99 for the standard plan, and $6.99 for the basic plan with ads.
Last year's price revision saw a rise in subscription fees across all plans, coinciding with the introduction of a minimum ad-supported plan and the elimination of the mid-tier basic ad-free plan. The company's latest move to increase prices aligns with Hollywood's gradual return to work after the conclusion of the Writer's Guild of America strike.
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Netflix's decision to raise prices also follows its crackdown on password sharing earlier this year. The streaming platform began charging additional fees for users who wished to share their accounts with individuals outside their households.
As the streaming industry becomes increasingly competitive, price adjustments have become a common strategy for streaming services to sustain growth and invest in new content offerings. It remains to be seen how subscribers will respond to this latest price hike in Australia and whether it will impact Netflix's market dominance in the region.
In the midst of these changes, other streaming services like Disney+ have also implemented price increases and explored new subscription tiers. As the industry continues to evolve, subscribers will have to consider their options and evaluate the value of their chosen streaming services in relation to the cost.
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