Netflix price increase: When does it happen and how much do the plans now cost?
The hikes won't come into effect straight away for existing subscribers
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Your support makes all the difference.Netflix has increased prices for customers in the UK and US.
The cost of a standard UK membership, which lets users watch TV shows and films in HD and on two screens at the same time, has risen from £7.49 to £7.99 per month.
A premium plan, which allows subscribers to view programmes on four different screens simultaneously and watch in HD and 4K where available, now costs £9.99 rather than £8.99.
The monthly cost of a basic plan in the UK will stay fixed at £5.99.
The price hikes won't come into effect straight away for existing subscribers. They'll be rolled out in the next few months, and subscribers will be notified 30 days in advance.
New customers, however, have to pay the inflated fees right now.
A spokeswoman for the streaming service said: "From time to time, Netflix plans and pricing are adjusted as we add more exclusive TV shows and movies, introduce new product features and improve the overall Netflix experience to help members find something great to watch even faster."
She added that more than 1,000 hours of original content was being added to the site in 2017.
In the US, the standard service is rising by $1, to $10.99 per month, and the premium plan is increasing from $11.99 to $13.99 per month
Subscribers will be notified from 19 October, depending on their billing cycle, on when they will see the price change.
Additional reporting by PA
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