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Netflix just axed its basic ad-free plan in the US and UK (www.theverge.com)
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Netflix just axed its basic ad-free plan in the US and UK::Netflix no longer offers its basic ad-free plan in the US and UK to new subscribers, which costs $9.99 / month or £6.99 / month in either country.

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[–] dirtbiker509@lemm.ee 2 points 1 year ago (3 children)

That's what I never understood about cable tv! Never once have I paid for a service that forces me to watch ads. I would never pay for that!

[–] SamsungAppleOnePlus@lemm.ee 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

At least Netflix is mostly content with occasional ads. Cable TV is mostly ads with the occasional piece of content lol

[–] yata@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Just give it time. As soon as people allow them to pull this shit, they will start pushing the envelope for all its worth.

[–] SamsungAppleOnePlus@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

So basically what happened to YouTube advertising lol