Netflix kills off $9.99 'Basic' plan for users in US and UK

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Netflix has removed its Basic plan for US and UK users, and in doing so, has effectively doubled the cost of streaming the service ad-free.

Previously, Netflix subscribers were allowed to subscribe to "Netflix Basic," a budget option that gave users the right to stream content on a single device at a time. Basic subscribers were locked to 720p but only had to pay $9.99 monthly.

However, this option is no longer available, and users will need to subscribe to Standard with Ads for $6.99 or can go ad-free by subscribing to the "Standard" plan for $15.49 per month — now double the cost of the ad-supported plan.

Currently, those subscribed to the Basic plan can continue to use it. Be warned — if you switch to another tier, you won't be able to switch back.



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