Netflix increases subscription prices in the Netherlands and Belgium

Netflix is ​​increasing the prices of its subscriptions in the Netherlands and Belgium. This is evident from the company’s website. The price increases apply to all subscriptions and vary between one and three euros per month.

A Basic subscription will cost 9 euros per month in the Netherlands, one euro more than before. The standard subscription will be increased from 12 to 14 euros per month. The Premium subscription will be increased to 19 euros, which was 16 euros.

Prices are also going up in Belgium, reports VRT News. A Basic subscription will also be one euro more expensive there, costing 10 euros per month. The price of a Standard subscription will increase to 15 euros per month and the Premium subscription will cost 20 euros per month in Belgium.

The price increase appears to apply immediately to people who take out a new subscription. Existing customers will be informed about the price increase shortly.

Netflix isn’t the only streaming company charging higher rates. Competitor HBO Max will receive more content from June 2024, but that also means that prices will increase. There is also an extra subscription with advertising. The standard subscription will increase in price from 7.99 to 9.99 euros per month. Watching sports costs extra, namely 6 euros per month on top of the normal subscription. Users will then have access to Eurosport 1 and 2, UFC, cycling and Grand Slams. From July 1, HBO Max will also be available in Belgium.

Apple TV+ first cost 4.99 euros per month, now double that. Amazon Prime Video also recently increased its Dutch price from 2.99 to 4.99 euros per month.