Coverage dated March 15, 2022 to March 16, 2022

Netflix aims to end password sharing, tests plan to charge extra

Headline from Journal Times

Netflix knows you share your password. And soon you might have to start paying for the privilege.

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ABC 17 Mid-Missouri
This might be the end of sharing Netflix passwords (opens ABC 17 Mid-Missouri)
Published Mar 15, 2022
ABC 17 Mid-Missouri's feed description
By Frank Pallotta, CNN Business Netflix knows you share your password. And soon you might have to start paying for the privilege. Over the last year, Netflix been working on ways to “enable members who share outside their household to do so easily and securely, while also paying a bit more,” the com…
The Week
Netflix is testing a crackdown on password sharing (opens The Week)
Published Mar 15, 2022
NBC News
Netflix will start charging some users a fee for sharing their passwords (opens NBC News)
Published Mar 15, 2022
NBC News's feed description
The improper sharing of accounts outside the household has impacted Netflix’s “ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members,” the company said.
Insider
Netflix will start testing a fee for customers who share their passwords with people outside of their households (opens Insider)
Published Mar 15, 2022
Insider's feed description
Netflix bans password-sharing in its terms and conditions but hasn't enforced the rule much in the past. Now, the company is taking stronger action.
Lamag
Netflix is Testing Out New Feature to Crack Down on Password Sharing (opens Lamag)
Published Mar 15, 2022
Lamag's feed description
The streaming giant will test out its "add an extra member" feature in Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru over the next few weeks
Journal Times
Netflix aims to end password sharing, tests plan to charge extra (opens Journal Times)
Published Mar 16, 2022
Journal Times's feed description
Netflix knows you share your password. And soon you might have to start paying for the privilege.
WHAS Louisville
You may soon need to pay more for Netflix if you're sharing a password. Here's why (opens WHAS Louisville)
Published Mar 16, 2022
WHAS Louisville's feed description
Netflix will test a program in three countries where users who do not live in the same household will need to pay for other members or create new accounts.
The Hill
Netflix looks to curb free password sharing between households (opens The Hill)
Published Mar 16, 2022
The Hill's feed description
Streaming platform Netflix announced plans on Wednesday to curb free password sharing between different users' households, starting with a trio of countries in Central and South America.
Relevant Magazine
Fun's Over: Netflix Is Cracking Down on Sharing Your Password - RELEVANT (opens Relevant Magazine)
Published Mar 16, 2022
Relevant Magazine's feed description
Attention to anyone still using the Netflix account belonging to an ex-boyfriend, a friendly neighbor or a former roommate: the good times are coming to
Adweek
Netflix Testing Ways to Crack Down On Unauthorized Password Sharing (opens Adweek)
Published Mar 16, 2022
Adweek's feed description
The platform will ask subscribers to pay to share their account with users outside of their household.
Forbes
Netflix Introduces Test To Crackdown On Password Sharing (opens Forbes)
Published Mar 16, 2022
Forbes's feed description
Netflix has announced that it will be testing a program that has users pay for sharing their accounts with members outside the house.
WNYT Albany
Netflix to crack down on password sharing (opens WNYT Albany)
Published Mar 16, 2022
WNYT Albany's feed description
Sharing your Netflix password with someone outside of your household may soon cost you more. In the next few weeks, Netflix will start rolling out two test features called "Extra Member" and "Profile Transfer."
Washington Times
Netflix tests features to stop users from sharing their accounts (opens Washington Times)
Published Mar 16, 2022
Washington Times's feed description
Netflix is cracking down on you for stealing your ex’s Netflix account.
Breitbart News
Pay Up, Freeloaders: Netflix Wants to Crack Down on Password Sharing (opens Breitbart News)
Published Mar 16, 2022
Breitbart News's feed description
Streaming giant Netflix will reportedly soon be testing a scheme to make primary account holders pay a fee for users outside their households to crack down on password sharing.
FOX Business
Netflix to run tests on charging users for sharing subscriptions outside of households (opens FOX Business)
Published Mar 16, 2022
FOX Business's feed description
Netflix is rolling out a test to limit password sharing in parts of Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru.
The Guardian
Netflix tests charges for sharing passwords between households (opens The Guardian)
Published Mar 16, 2022
The Guardian's feed description
Scheme being trialled in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru seen as way to make more money from existing subscribers as growth slows
New Hampshire Public Radio
Netflix plans to start charging for password sharing, and customers aren't happy (opens New Hampshire Public Radio)
Published Mar 16, 2022
New Hampshire Public Radio's feed description
The company said it has previously encouraged account sharing, but that the practices are "impacting our ability to invest in great new TV and films for our members."
KVOA Tucson
Netflix could start cracking down on shared accounts (opens KVOA Tucson)
Published Mar 16, 2022
KVOA Tucson's feed description
Sharing your Netflix password with someone outside of your household may soon cost you more.
Axios
Streamers crack down on password sharing as cancellations rise (opens Axios)
Published Mar 16, 2022
Axios's feed description
Netflix said it would find ways to let users share their accounts more widely by paying more.

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