Netflix Cancels Ad-Free Basic Plan, Forcing Apple Users into Price Hikes and Plan Changes
• Netflix removed its Basic ad-free plan, causing subscriptions billed through Apple to increase in price overnight to $10.99/month • Many Netflix users are threatening to cancel their subscriptions as a result of the unexpected price hike • Apple users say Netflix billing through iTunes was a 'convenient' way to pay, and are upset about having to pay Netflix directly now • Users can opt to pay $4.99/month for Netflix's ad-supported Standard plan or $17.99/month for ad-free Premium • Netflix warns that the stripped down Basic plan is no longer available for new or rejoining members