EntertainmentStreamingNetflix password crackdown worked, Disney+ might be doing the sameCould Disney’s latest steps be progress towards Netflix-style measures?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingNetflix password crackdown worked, Disney+ might be doing the sameCould Disney’s latest steps be progress towards Netflix-style measures?When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Could Disney’s latest steps be progress towards Netflix-style measures?
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(Image credit: FX Networks)
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Whether you’ve got family who live elsewhere or a friend who you want to give an education in entertainment, chances are you’ve shared a password for one of thebest streaming services. If you haven’t, then you’re either mistaken or a leech yourself (no shame here).
Earlier this year the first domino fell asNetflixintroduced a policy that limited password sharing only to those who live in the same house. This was a big turnaround from a company that once tweeted “Love is sharing a password.” but itseems to be working, andDisney+users may be in line for something similar.According toReuters, The House of Mouse is planning to implement new measures to its streaming service in India,Disney+ Hotstar, that restrict access to the service. Currently, the ad-based service (which is integrated with Disney+) permits logins on up to 10 different devices, but that number is reportedly dropping to four, with copy on the service’s website reflecting this. The cheaper “Super” edition of Disney+ Hotstar will reportedly be downgraded to just 2 devices.
(Image credit: Marvel)
(Image credit: Marvel)
While this is a change mooted solely for the Indian market, the success ofNetflix’s new policy, with around6 millionnew subscribers since the switch is surely a factor. Should it go well, could we expect similar restrictions in the US and UK? Hopefully not.
There are so many subscriptions to juggle these days and with prices for Disney+ and other streaming services (likeSpotify) all regularly increasing in price now, further limitations will be tough to take. Hopefully, Mickey will have some mercy on our souls.
While limiting passwords isn’t good news, no one wants to see prices go up again and changes like this that encourage new subscribers might be another way to cover costs. This may also help fairly compensate writers and actors, particularly in the face of ongoing industry strikes.
Let’s just hope that Disney doesn’t further follow Netflix’s example and cancel some of its best shows.
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