Netflix Wants to Charge Users Who Share Accounts.

Loading player...
Netflix will soon launch a test that would prompt subscribers to pay an additional fee to allow users outside their households to use the account.

According to the subscription streaming service's current "Terms of Use" agreement, any content accessed through its service for personal use "may not be shared with individuals beyond your household" — a condition that Netflix has looked over or dismissed for years.

The test will start in the next few weeks in three countries: Chile, Costa Rica, and Peru. The company will later evaluate whether to bring it to other markets as well.
17 Mar 2022 5AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

Other recent episodes

How Universal Vouchers Connect South Africa’s Cash Economy to Digital Services

With over 70% of South African households reporting financial stress and over a third expecting to struggle with monthly bills, financial inclusion must mean more than just access to credit. It requires enabling cash-reliant consumers to participate seamlessly in an increasingly digital economy. On KayaBiz, we sit down with Brett…
3 Nov 12PM 13 min

Why Local Government Failure Costs Ratepayers

As South Africans head to the polls for local government elections, a massive financial time bomb continues to shadow municipalities across the country: overdue municipal debt to Eskom has officially ballooned to R122.5 billion, with over 110 local councils owing more than R1 million each. On KayBiz, energy infrastructure and…
3 Nov 12PM 25 min

Why Dis-Chem Is Investing Through The Downturn

Dis-Chem grew revenue by 8% and continued gaining market share, but earnings came under pressure as the retailer accelerated investment in digital transformation, new stores and its healthcare ecosystem. CEO Rui Morais discusses Better Rewards, expansion plans, changing consumer behaviour and the long-term strategy underpinning the group's investment drive
2 Nov 12PM 11 min