Netflix further increases the price of its subscriptions in France – Sortaparis

This is bad news for all party lovers Netflix on the couch. The platform announced Thursday, August 19, 2021 the sudden increase in rates, that we are already subscriber or new subscriber, for the third time since 2014. For newcomers, the new rates are applicable now while long-term subscribers will pay more than during the next cycle of billing.

THE’basic offer of Netflix (in 480p only!) now costs 8.99 euros per month against 7.99 euros previously. The offer “standard“, which gives simultaneous access to two screens in HD quality, goes to 13.99 euros instead of 11.99. The subscription “premium“, the most expensive, for four simultaneous screens and programs in 4K, goes to 17.99 euros against 15.99.

The platform, leader in video streaming, justifies this sudden increase by its willingness to invest and to produce original films, series and documentaries, particularly in France. At the fin the month of June, Netflix had capitalized a turnover of $ 7.3 billion with 210 million paying subscribers in the world. This increase of one to two euros has displeased current subscribers, who may eventually move towards the offers of Disney + or Amazon prime.

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