Netflix tests new charges for password sharing, offering up to two ‘sub-accounts’ per subscriber

  • Netflix said it is testing charging an additional US$2 to US$3 to subscribers who share their accounts with people outside their home
  • The new model will first be tested in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru as the company looks to counter slowing growth

The Netflix logo is seen on its office building on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California, on October 19, 2021. Photo: AFP
Netflix on Wednesday said it is testing charging a fee to subscribers who share their accounts with people who don’t live in their homes.

The US-based steaming service has long taken a relaxed approach to users sharing passwords with family or friends, but recently saw stock dive on quarterly results that showed cooling subscriber growth.

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