Netflix members have been stung by yet another price rise (Image: Getty)
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Netflix has once again increased the prices of its monthly subscriptions for both new and existing members. Earlier this month, the streamer announced that customers across all three subscription tiers will now face higher monthly charges, with some members facing a £24 annual increase to continue streaming hit shows like Squid Game, Bridgerton and Stranger Things.
The price change came into effect on February 6 for new members, while existing members will be given a 30-day notice via email. The most significant increase has been applied to the Standard plan, which has seen a rise of £2 per month to £12.99.
This marks a 20% hike from the previous rate of £10.99, while Netflix’s Standard with adverts and Premium plans have seen a £1 increase to £5.99 and £18.99 respectively. However, there is a way for Brits to .
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Last year, Sky introduced a range of new TV packs including the £15 per month , which comes with a free Netflix subscription. Sky also allows you to retain your existing Netflix account and will transfer the payment to your Sky bill, ensuring you don’t pay twice, reports .
This package also grants access to more than 100 TV channels including Sky Atlantic and Sky Sports News, as well as a Discovery+ subscription. It should be noted that this option comes with the Netflix Standard with adverts plan, but you can upgrade to the Standard option for an additional £5 if desired.
Doing so costs £60 over a year and saves £95.88 compared to the £155.88 it would cost to sign up to Netflix directly. Sky also lets members upgrade to Netflix Premium for an extra £10, which equates to a £107.88 saving over 12 months.
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Currently, Sky has reduced its prices for Netflix Standard and Premium by £1 as part of a limited-time deal, although it hasn’t revealed when this promotion will end. To get these prices, customers must commit to a 24-month contract, but it’s worth noting that the provider states its prices ‘may change’ during the minimum term.
In addition to the , Netflix is included with the £22 , which boasts more than 40 extra channels than the basic option. The new smart TV also provides free Netflix access on the brand’s latest QLED device with built-in Sky channels and streaming apps.
Elsewhere, is giving away a free Hisense 4K smart TV or £200 bill credit with select packages until March 3, some of which also come with a free Netflix subscription, such as the Biggest Combo bundle. Although it’s a pricier choice at £78.99 per month, this includes 516Mbps fibre broadband, more than 210 TV channels including Sky Sports and Sky Cinema, and Netflix Standard with adverts at no additional cost.