Netflix increases DVD plan pricing, adds $7.99 streaming-only plan

Consumer Electronics
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Netflix increases DVD plan pricing, adds $7.99 streaming-only plan.

[newsimage]http://static.rankone.nl/images_posts/2010/11/yILxuW.jpg[/newsimage]Netflix officially introduced a streaming-only plan for US subscribers that doesn't include the company's now slowing DVD-by-mail rental program. The new $7.99 monthly plan offers instant streaming to a PC or TV, with support through connected TVs, game consoles, and other products that are Netflix-enabled.


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#2

I don’t get it? They are introducing a new revenue stream yet are compelled to increase prices on their original audience, those who rent discs?

#3

It’s getting to be more and more common for people who don’t have high speed internet to get screwed on what were at one time good, reasonably prices services.

#4

Netflix has increased their own costs by paying for more streaming content. This is one of the reasons why the DVD plan prices went up. I believe that they also want people to dump the physical disc delivery services and go to streaming only.

#5

I wonder if that means they will finally do something about the crappy ‘SilverLight’ player we PC users are forced to use…