Netflix stops basic ad-free plan in US, UK. Know what happened

Netflix has now officially put an end to the basic ad-free plan in the US and UK. This comes after the streaming giant called off this plan in Canada previous month. Now, the support page of streaming giant in both US and UK states at $9.99 (£6.99) is not available anymore "for new or rejoining members", according to reports.

If you maintain your current subscription to the basic plan without any cancellations or plan changes, you can continue enjoying it. However, if you intended to switch to a more affordable ad-free plan on Netflix, unfortunately, that option is no longer available.

What are the current available Netflix plans in the US and UK?

Netflix now provides three subscription tiers: an ad-supported tier priced at $6.99 (£4.99) per month, the standard plan at $15.49 (£10.99) per month, and the premium plan at $19.99 (£15.99) per month.

The basic tier, priced at $9.99 per month, used to offer a compromise between Netflix's pricier ad-free tiers and its ad-supported plan. With the basic tier, you could enjoy streaming in high definition (HD) but limited to one device at a time. But, sadly it’s a thing of past now.

FAQs

Q1. If I am currently on the basic ad-free plan, can I keep it?
A1. Yes, if you are currently on the basic ad-free plan, you can keep it. However, you will not be able to sign up for this plan if you are a new or rejoining member.

Q2. What is the starting price for Netflix plans in the UK and US now?
A2. It starts at an ad-supported subscription priced at $6.99 (£4.99) per month.