Are you unknowingly risking your Netflix and Disney+ accounts? Warning issued for those sharing their passwords!

As we step into the future, entertainment has also smoothly transitioned into the digital age.

Traditional television is slowly being replaced by streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Stan, Paramount+ among others.

These platforms are hugely popular in many countries, including Australia, with most enjoying regular movie nights in the comforts of their own home.

However, an upcoming change may threaten to disrupt this newfound convenience.


Data and insights firm Kantar recently released data that showed 56 per cent of viewers paid for their streaming costs themselves, while 26 per cent of people relied on others to shoulder their streaming costs.

This means there's a good portion of viewers out there who are streaming their favourite shows and movies for free courtesy of borrowed passwords despite the platforms' rules on password sharing.


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Streaming platforms crack down on users sharing their accounts to save on costs. Image source: Freepik.


Andrew Northedge, Consumer Director at Kantar, warned that platforms will be cracking down on the number of devices a subscriber can use with a single paid subscription.

'(Streamers) have been generous enough for years to let people share their account logins freely,' Mr Northedge said.

'Really, those devices are meant for the holder of the account, but people have bent the rules.'


Mr Northedge explained that, as streaming services look for alternative ways to increase their revenue, sharing accounts without paying extra will soon come to an end.

'Major global players' are said to be the first to implement these changes and will soon be followed by local streaming platforms.

Kantar’s findings also revealed that content and value for money were the key drivers of streaming platforms to attract consumers to sign up.

In Australia, many reportedly complain about not being able to find anything to watch despite being subscribed to at least three services per household, according to Foxtel Media and Kayo Sports Strategy and Growth Director Annie Griffiths.

'An unsettled economy makes for an unsettled viewer,' she said.

'Global players are managing for cost, cracking down on passwords, hiking prices, writing off content and adding advertising, and the writers' and actors' strike has been disruptive to upcoming content slates everywhere.'


This report comes after streaming giant Netflix started charging $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their account with another user from a different household.

This crackdown eventually led to a surge in new subscribers and a third-quarter growth of over 10 per cent, taking their total viewer base to a staggering 247 million.

They reported almost 6 million new members in the last quarter—in addition to the 3 million from the quarter before that.

This policy was introduced after the company went through a rough period, complaining that more than 100 million households were sharing accounts.

Not too far behind, Disney+ updated their subscriber agreement to limit password sharing and potentially block those who disobey the new rules.

Reportedly, the password-sharing ban will coincide with the arrival of advertisements on Disney+ this November 1.
Key Takeaways
  • Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Stan and Paramount+ are set to crack down on password sharing as a means to increase revenue.
  • Data from Kantar revealed that 26 per cent of people rely on others to pay for their streaming costs, despite clampdowns on password sharing.
  • Netflix introduced a charge of $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their accounts with other users from different households, resulting in a significant increase in new subscribers.
  • Disney+ has reportedly updated its subscriber agreement to prohibit password sharing, with non-compliant users potentially facing a ban from the service.
Members, are you subscribed to any streaming platforms? Let us know which one (and your thoughts on these new rules!) in the comments below!
 
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As we step into the future, entertainment has also smoothly transitioned into the digital age.

Traditional television is slowly being replaced by streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Stan, Paramount+ among others.

These platforms are hugely popular in many countries, including Australia, with most enjoying regular movie nights in the comforts of their own home.

However, an upcoming change may threaten to disrupt this newfound convenience.


Data and insights firm Kantar recently released data that showed 56 per cent of viewers paid for their streaming costs themselves, while 26 per cent of people relied on others to shoulder their streaming costs.

This means there's a good portion of viewers out there who are streaming their favourite shows and movies for free courtesy of borrowed passwords despite the platforms' rules on password sharing.


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Streaming platforms crack down on users sharing their accounts to save on costs. Image source: Freepik.


Andrew Northedge, Consumer Director at Kantar, warned that platforms will be cracking down on the number of devices a subscriber can use with a single paid subscription.

'(Streamers) have been generous enough for years to let people share their account logins freely,' Mr Northedge said.

'Really, those devices are meant for the holder of the account, but people have bent the rules.'


Mr Northedge explained that, as streaming services look for alternative ways to increase their revenue, sharing accounts without paying extra will soon come to an end.

'Major global players' are said to be the first to implement these changes and will soon be followed by local streaming platforms.

Kantar’s findings also revealed that content and value for money were the key drivers of streaming platforms to attract consumers to sign up.

In Australia, many reportedly complain about not being able to find anything to watch despite being subscribed to at least three services per household, according to Foxtel Media and Kayo Sports Strategy and Growth Director Annie Griffiths.

'An unsettled economy makes for an unsettled viewer,' she said.

'Global players are managing for cost, cracking down on passwords, hiking prices, writing off content and adding advertising, and the writers' and actors' strike has been disruptive to upcoming content slates everywhere.'


This report comes after streaming giant Netflix started charging $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their account with another user from a different household.

This crackdown eventually led to a surge in new subscribers and a third-quarter growth of over 10 per cent, taking their total viewer base to a staggering 247 million.

They reported almost 6 million new members in the last quarter—in addition to the 3 million from the quarter before that.

This policy was introduced after the company went through a rough period, complaining that more than 100 million households were sharing accounts.

Not too far behind, Disney+ updated their subscriber agreement to limit password sharing and potentially block those who disobey the new rules.

Reportedly, the password-sharing ban will coincide with the arrival of advertisements on Disney+ this November 1.
Key Takeaways

  • Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Stan and Paramount+ are set to crack down on password sharing as a means to increase revenue.
  • Data from Kantar revealed that 26 per cent of people rely on others to pay for their streaming costs, despite clampdowns on password sharing.
  • Netflix introduced a charge of $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their accounts with other users from different households, resulting in a significant increase in new subscribers.
  • Disney+ has reportedly updated its subscriber agreement to prohibit password sharing, with non-compliant users potentially facing a ban from the service.
Members, are you subscribed to any streaming platforms? Let us know which one (and your thoughts on these new rules!) in the comments below!
truthfully I'm over it all. We live on the pension. We dumped out of Netflix after the password sharing stopped. Now Disney + is at it. We have subscriptions to Prime, with Paramount, and Acorn+. That and Binge with adds is really more than we need. Mostly we watch re runs of TV drama. Not much in the way of movies as most are pretty crappy action stuff. All bang and no substance and pretty violent. If they all start putting add in at the bottom level, I will just leave. Not paying for streaming services we done watch a lot of with adds when I can get commercial TV with adds that we don't watch a lot of
 
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truthfully I'm over it all. We live on the pension. We dumped out of Netflix after the password sharing stopped. Now Disney + is at it. We have subscriptions to Prime, with Paramount, and Acorn+. That and Binge with adds is really more than we need. Mostly we watch re runs of TV drama. Not much in the way of movies as most are pretty crappy action stuff. All bang and no substance and pretty violent. If they all start putting add in at the bottom level, I will just leave. Not paying for streaming services we done watch a lot of with adds when I can get commercial TV with adds that we don't watch a lot of
ABC iView is your best friend.
 
As we step into the future, entertainment has also smoothly transitioned into the digital age.

Traditional television is slowly being replaced by streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Stan, Paramount+ among others.

These platforms are hugely popular in many countries, including Australia, with most enjoying regular movie nights in the comforts of their own home.

However, an upcoming change may threaten to disrupt this newfound convenience.


Data and insights firm Kantar recently released data that showed 56 per cent of viewers paid for their streaming costs themselves, while 26 per cent of people relied on others to shoulder their streaming costs.

This means there's a good portion of viewers out there who are streaming their favourite shows and movies for free courtesy of borrowed passwords despite the platforms' rules on password sharing.


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Streaming platforms crack down on users sharing their accounts to save on costs. Image source: Freepik.


Andrew Northedge, Consumer Director at Kantar, warned that platforms will be cracking down on the number of devices a subscriber can use with a single paid subscription.

'(Streamers) have been generous enough for years to let people share their account logins freely,' Mr Northedge said.

'Really, those devices are meant for the holder of the account, but people have bent the rules.'


Mr Northedge explained that, as streaming services look for alternative ways to increase their revenue, sharing accounts without paying extra will soon come to an end.

'Major global players' are said to be the first to implement these changes and will soon be followed by local streaming platforms.

Kantar’s findings also revealed that content and value for money were the key drivers of streaming platforms to attract consumers to sign up.

In Australia, many reportedly complain about not being able to find anything to watch despite being subscribed to at least three services per household, according to Foxtel Media and Kayo Sports Strategy and Growth Director Annie Griffiths.

'An unsettled economy makes for an unsettled viewer,' she said.

'Global players are managing for cost, cracking down on passwords, hiking prices, writing off content and adding advertising, and the writers' and actors' strike has been disruptive to upcoming content slates everywhere.'


This report comes after streaming giant Netflix started charging $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their account with another user from a different household.

This crackdown eventually led to a surge in new subscribers and a third-quarter growth of over 10 per cent, taking their total viewer base to a staggering 247 million.

They reported almost 6 million new members in the last quarter—in addition to the 3 million from the quarter before that.

This policy was introduced after the company went through a rough period, complaining that more than 100 million households were sharing accounts.

Not too far behind, Disney+ updated their subscriber agreement to limit password sharing and potentially block those who disobey the new rules.

Reportedly, the password-sharing ban will coincide with the arrival of advertisements on Disney+ this November 1.
Key Takeaways

  • Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Stan and Paramount+ are set to crack down on password sharing as a means to increase revenue.
  • Data from Kantar revealed that 26 per cent of people rely on others to pay for their streaming costs, despite clampdowns on password sharing.
  • Netflix introduced a charge of $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their accounts with other users from different households, resulting in a significant increase in new subscribers.
  • Disney+ has reportedly updated its subscriber agreement to prohibit password sharing, with non-compliant users potentially facing a ban from the service.
Members, are you subscribed to any streaming platforms? Let us know which one (and your thoughts on these new rules!) in the comments below!
More greed from the big companies! Most people who share only do it with family including me. I have Disney + only watch one or two shows granddaughter who doesn’t live me only watches one or two shows. The rest they can keep so where is the harm ? If she lived with me there wouldn’t be a problem. If it all keeps getting more expensive I won’t be able to afford it anyway so not particularly worried.
 
More greed from the big companies! Most people who share only do it with family including me. I have Disney + only watch one or two shows granddaughter who doesn’t live me only watches one or two shows. The rest they can keep so where is the harm ? If she lived with me there wouldn’t be a problem. If it all keeps getting more expensive I won’t be able to afford it anyway so not particularly worried.
Appreciate cost of living etc, but the shows that are made by these streaming mobs cost hundreds of millions to make. Subscriptions are what pay for them, you are just 1 of several 1000s that are sharing passwords. If you don't want to pay the subscription, then just stick to the free to air options. The ABC iview has so many options especially shows made for kids that they will watch time and time again.
 
A while ago one of my sons was not well and living alone as he is not married I insisted he come and stay with us a while to recover. He had Netflix and we did not so he put Netflix on our TV. We are not interested in the Netflix but it was left on there when he left. Some weeks later he came and stayed overnight and there was nothing on the normal TV so he tried to access Netflix but obviously they had somehow disconnected it from our TV. He was not happy but he lives too far away to just go home on some occasions. So the reason why some people have it on a relative's Tv is not necessarily to avoid paying for the use by people like me.
 
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A while ago one of my sons was not well and living alone as he is not married I insisted he come and stay with us a while to recover. He had Netflix and we did not so he put Netflix on our TV. We are not interested in the Netflix but it was left on there when he left. Some weeks later he came and stayed overnight and there was nothing on the normal TV so he tried to access Netflix but obviously they had somehow disconnected it from our TV. He was not happy but he lives too far away to just go home on some occasions. So the reason why some people have it on a relative's Tv is not necessarily to avoid paying for the use by people like me.
Just interested how a pay provider would just accept, 'I'm visiting, just want to watch my account'. He can pay the extra $8 pm to watch elsewhere, but that's for him to setup from his home account, that is the IP address that their system knows is his actual account home base.
 
As we step into the future, entertainment has also smoothly transitioned into the digital age.

Traditional television is slowly being replaced by streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Stan, Paramount+ among others.

These platforms are hugely popular in many countries, including Australia, with most enjoying regular movie nights in the comforts of their own home.

However, an upcoming change may threaten to disrupt this newfound convenience.


Data and insights firm Kantar recently released data that showed 56 per cent of viewers paid for their streaming costs themselves, while 26 per cent of people relied on others to shoulder their streaming costs.

This means there's a good portion of viewers out there who are streaming their favourite shows and movies for free courtesy of borrowed passwords despite the platforms' rules on password sharing.


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Streaming platforms crack down on users sharing their accounts to save on costs. Image source: Freepik.


Andrew Northedge, Consumer Director at Kantar, warned that platforms will be cracking down on the number of devices a subscriber can use with a single paid subscription.

'(Streamers) have been generous enough for years to let people share their account logins freely,' Mr Northedge said.

'Really, those devices are meant for the holder of the account, but people have bent the rules.'


Mr Northedge explained that, as streaming services look for alternative ways to increase their revenue, sharing accounts without paying extra will soon come to an end.

'Major global players' are said to be the first to implement these changes and will soon be followed by local streaming platforms.

Kantar’s findings also revealed that content and value for money were the key drivers of streaming platforms to attract consumers to sign up.

In Australia, many reportedly complain about not being able to find anything to watch despite being subscribed to at least three services per household, according to Foxtel Media and Kayo Sports Strategy and Growth Director Annie Griffiths.

'An unsettled economy makes for an unsettled viewer,' she said.

'Global players are managing for cost, cracking down on passwords, hiking prices, writing off content and adding advertising, and the writers' and actors' strike has been disruptive to upcoming content slates everywhere.'


This report comes after streaming giant Netflix started charging $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their account with another user from a different household.

This crackdown eventually led to a surge in new subscribers and a third-quarter growth of over 10 per cent, taking their total viewer base to a staggering 247 million.

They reported almost 6 million new members in the last quarter—in addition to the 3 million from the quarter before that.

This policy was introduced after the company went through a rough period, complaining that more than 100 million households were sharing accounts.

Not too far behind, Disney+ updated their subscriber agreement to limit password sharing and potentially block those who disobey the new rules.

Reportedly, the password-sharing ban will coincide with the arrival of advertisements on Disney+ this November 1.
Key Takeaways

  • Streaming platforms like Netflix, Disney+, Stan and Paramount+ are set to crack down on password sharing as a means to increase revenue.
  • Data from Kantar revealed that 26 per cent of people rely on others to pay for their streaming costs, despite clampdowns on password sharing.
  • Netflix introduced a charge of $7.99 per month for subscribers to share their accounts with other users from different households, resulting in a significant increase in new subscribers.
  • Disney+ has reportedly updated its subscriber agreement to prohibit password sharing, with non-compliant users potentially facing a ban from the service.
Members, are you subscribed to any streaming platforms? Let us know which one (and your thoughts on these new rules!) in the comments below!
Living alone is rather expensive and the expense I have not been able to justify are streaming services . Only way possible is to share an account .
Even a single person using the internet is bad enough . Been $60 pm but it's about increase $5-6 (??) Great service though with Aussie broad band ;)
Aldi mobile is great IMO ; only $15 pm but you guessed it ; going up also
 
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I downloaded but that's as far as I got :LOL: . Honestly ; I'm getting bit over this "Ya gotta have it" so ya gotta learn more . Info overloaded me is :LOL:
 
Just interested how a pay provider would just accept, 'I'm visiting, just want to watch my account'. He can pay the extra $8 pm to watch elsewhere, but that's for him to setup from his home account, that is the IP address that their system knows is his actual account home base.
This only happened because he was ill and we had him stay a few days to recover so he had no time to go back home ( after being in hospital for a fairly major operation). some miles away approx 150 miles so we let him use a TV in our home. I don't know how we could have done otherwise. We are not interested in Netflix so have no idea what it has in the way of programs.
 
if Netflix are going to charge say $8 for a Subscriber to share their A/C with a person from another household, then surely if the two then split the overall payment due they are both going to benefit greatly. 🤔
 
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We don’t have any streaming services, being content to just watch normal tv channels. When our grandkids come to stay they hook up streaming to the tvs in their bedrooms from home. Before they leave they disconnect it. I can’t see a problem with this as while they are here they are not using the service at home anyway, so don’t see why they should be slugged another payment by the greedy streaming services.
 

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