{"id":9774,"date":"2019-02-12T15:08:21","date_gmt":"2019-02-12T20:08:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.morningside.edu\/thecr\/?p=9774"},"modified":"2019-11-14T13:59:11","modified_gmt":"2019-11-14T18:59:11","slug":"netflix-losing-college-students-over-rising-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.morningside.edu\/thecr\/archives\/9774","title":{"rendered":"Netflix Losing College Students Over Rising Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By <\/strong>Iandra<\/strong> Estupinian<\/strong>–As of 2019, the famous streaming service, Netflix, has raised its prices for new and current members. Netflix raised the prices roughly by two to three dollars making its highest-paying service $15.99 and its lowest $8.99.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Netflix has explained to its members that the increased pricing is due to the company needing more funds to create original programming such as \u201cBright,\u201d \u201cBird Box,\u201d \u201cOrange is the New Black,\u201d and \u201c13 Reasons Why.\u201d There is no doubt that these options are becoming a hit with members but the newest prices will weigh heavily on students\u2019 accounts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For college students, Netflix\u2019s most sought out plan would be its two HD streaming service which allows members to play their Netflix account on two different electronic devices. This service, priced at $10.99, is most popular with students because the pricing gives them the option to watch their favorite TV shows and movies in their dorms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Due to the 2019 increase, students will now face paying a $12.99 monthly payment for this HD service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being a Netflix holder myself, the pricing doesn\u2019t seem that bad right now but once a few months pass by, the pricing will take a toll. The need to watch movies and TV shows will lessen, especially when I see my bank account starting to reach those single digits. Luckily for college students, there are some better and cheaper alternatives for streaming services besides Netflix.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s no secret that Netflix does not offer any student discounts and that\u2019s where they will find trouble. Streaming services such as Hulu, Amazon, and YouTube, Netflix\u2019s competitors, are offering great package deals for students with valid student emails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hulu has combined forces with\nSpotify and SHOWTIME to create a student package that allows students to have\nSpotify Premium, Hulu, and SHOWTIME for only $4.99 a month. The trio package\nworks well for students since it gives them access to unlimited music, movies,\nand current on-air TV shows – a plus compared to Netflix where you have to wait\nmonths to start binge-watching your favorite shows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Amazon is also offering student\ndiscounts where students get a free six-month trial of Amazon Prime Student and\na price of $6.49 per month after the trial is over. Amazon Prime allows\nstudents to have access to unlimited photo storage, TV shows, and movie\nstreaming, as well as their famous two-day shipping. Students will be able to\nwatch movies\/shows on Saturday nights and also have the option to shop cheap\ndeals with express shipping during their free time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for YouTube, they have created\ntwo student deals such as YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium. YouTube\nPremium will allow users to watch videos with no ads, get access to YouTube\noriginal content and video downloading for $6.99 a month. The benefits also\napply to YouTube Music with unlimited music videos, downloads, and ad-free but\nfor $4.99 a month. The package is essentially helpful for students looking to\nwatch a whole night of music videos or their favorite YouTubers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College students don\u2019t have to fear\nleaving Netflix and missing any shows or movies. Switching to any of these\nalternatives will keep your wallet happy and still let you chill on Saturday\nnights. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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