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If your weekend plans usually involve sinking into your sofa while catching up on the latest K-drama, then you might not want to hear that your next Netflix binge is about to cost a little more. The streaming giant is upping prices across all three of its subscription tiers in Hong Kong, marking the first time the platform has adjusted its local rates since April 2024.
Depending on your plan, you’re looking at an increase that ranges between 6.8 percent and 11.4 percent. Subscribers on the basic plan will have to dish out $78 per month instead of $73. Those on the standard plan will see their monthly bill rise from $88 to $98, while the top-tier premium plan has climbed from $108 to $118. Even the cost of adding an extra member to your account has been adjusted, moving up to $31 per month from the previous $28 for each person living outside your household.
If you’re an existing subscriber, expect to see an email about the new rates one month before your next billing cycle. As for new users, these prices are effective immediately. The platform stated that the price changes are to reflect local market conditions, such as tax adjustments or inflation, and to continue funding its ever-expanding library of content.
For comparison, a monthly subscription to Disney+ currently starts at $81 for its standard plan, while Apple TV remains one of the more affordable options at $68 per month, and HBO Max’s standard plan sits in the middle at $78 per month. So, while a few extra dollars each month might not break the bank, you might want to ask yourself if the latest season of your favourite show is worth the extra $10... or are we just one more ‘minor adjustment’ away from making us all nostalgic for the days of Pirate Bay?
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