Netflix does away with its cheapest plan and extinguishes the economic options of the basic plan

Netflix, the famous streaming platform, has decided to take a measure amazing by removing your basic subscription, leaving users with one less option when it comes to choosing. This decision has generated a lot of controversy, as it limits the cheapest option to those who want to consume advertising content.

The technology company sees the Standard plan with ads as one of the key pillars to boost user growth and revenue on its streaming content platform. While this plan coexists with the Basic plan, which does not include advertising and provides access to the full catalog with the ability to download content, but in limited quality of 720p in High Definition (HD).

He basic planwhich had a fixed price for a long time, has been withdrawn from the options Netflix offers to users in Canada, where it cost $9.99 (170 Mexican pesos). This plan is no longer available to new subscribers and, in the near future, it will also disappear for existing users who still have it, according to local sources.

From now on, new users of the platform will have to choose between the Standard plan with ads, which is priced at 102 pesos ($5.99), as the cheapest option, or the following two alternatives: the Standard plan for 281 50 pesos ($16.49) or the Premium plan for 358 pesos ($20.99).

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This decision has caused mixed reactions among users and has generated controversy over Netflix’s hiring practices. Recently, the Consumers and Users Organization (OCU) filed a complaint with the Department of Consumption due to the “misleading” way the platform presents with its subscription offers.

It turns out that the basic plan is not detailed in the subscription options screenand to see it you need to pay attention and click on the “See all plans” button.

Netflix is at a crucial point in its development and this move has left many disappointed and disgruntled users. The removal of the Basic plan could significantly impact those looking for a more affordable option to enjoy their favorite content.

The introduction of the Standard plan with ads has raised questions about how this will impact users’ viewing experience, as ads can interrupt the flow and immersion in the programmes, series and movies to be enjoyed.