Netflix's Free, Ad-Supported Plan in Select Regions?

Netflix might introduce a free, ad-supported plan, limited to specific regions.

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This plan could roll out in countries like Germany and Japan.

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Netflix is in the early stages of development for this plan.

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There are no plans to introduce this free plan in the U.S.

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The company has announced a price hike for consumers in 2024.

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Netflix previously tested a free plan in Kenya in 2021, but it was discontinued.

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Internal discussions are ongoing, so the plan's implementation is not yet confirmed.

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