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Netflix officially removes Basic - the cheapest ad-free tier (m.gsmarena.com)
submitted 3 months ago by 1984@lemmy.today to c/technology@lemmy.world
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Netflix execs needs a new jet.

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[–] tfowinder@lemmy.ml 34 points 3 months ago (3 children)

We are officially round the circle.

From cable tv with ad breaks to streaming ad-free and back to streaming with ad breaks.

[–] alucard@sopuli.xyz 10 points 3 months ago

This was always the plan.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 months ago

And that's why I just cancelled Disney+ and Netflix. They were reasonably priced before, so I subbed. They hiked, so I left. Just those two together (Disney+ bundle + Netflix no-adds) was almost $40, which when added to my internet package, would basically be paying for cable.

So instead of that noise, I'm self-hosting. Screw 'em.

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 6 points 3 months ago

don't forget about the 'bundles'. lock you in to paying for six to keep you from service hopping.