Streaming Services Adjust Policies and Prices Amid Competitive Market
As Netflix cracks down on password sharing, others like Amazon Prime Video and Disney+ remain lenient, while holiday deals offer temporary relief from rising subscription costs.
- Netflix, once a leader in password sharing, has cracked down on the practice, leading to a drop in subscription numbers and the introduction of a cheaper membership option with ad breaks.
- Amazon Prime Video allows account sharing within a household and has not announced plans to limit password sharing.
- Disney+ has over 150 million subscribers as of June 2023 and allows up to seven user profiles on one account, with no current restrictions on password sharing.
- Several streaming services, including Hulu, Peacock, and Sling TV, are offering holiday deals and discounts on subscriptions.
- Streaming services are becoming increasingly expensive, with some users paying over $100 a month for multiple subscriptions.
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