Under a new pricing scheme, some Netflix users could see their subscription fees increase as much as 60 percent.
From FoxNews in Philly, here’s what you need to know:
“Netflix Inc. said Tuesday that it would no longer offer unlimited plans that include both streaming and DVDs by mail.
Users must now either subscribe to a stream-only plan, a DVD-only plan, or a combined plan.
The unlimited streaming plan will remain at $7.99 a month, while the price for obtaining both unlimited streaming and unlimited DVDs will be $15.98 a month.
For people wanting to use both services, the change effectively raises the price of a combined plan by 60 percent, since the old plan allowed users to get unlimited DVDs for an extra $2 per month.
For new Netflix members, the changes will be effective immediately. For existing members, the new pricing will start for charges on or after September 1.
“Netflix members love watching instantly, but we’ve come to recognize there is still a very large continuing demand for DVDs by mail,” said Andy Rendich, chief service and operations office for Netflix. “By better reflecting the underlying costs and offering our lowest prices ever for unlimited DVD, we hope to provide a great value to our current and future DVD-by-mail members.”
I have the streaming plan and use it frequently on my iPad. Don’t think I’ll be upgrading to the combined service.
The Cineaste's Lament. 