Disney+ cracks down on password sharing [Antenna Nov. 3]

Disney+ cracks down on password sharing [Antenna Nov. 3]

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Disney+ to begin crackdown on password sharing

Disney+ to begin crackdown on password sharing

Disney+ is moving toward ending free password sharing on its platform. The move follows the same one deployed by Netflix earlier this year following years in which it had a rather relaxed attitude to the practice, enabling many people to use the streaming service for free. Disney+ appears to be starting small, only banning password …

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Netflix India’s move to restrict password sharing may boost its subscriber numbers in the country

Netflix India’s move to restrict password sharing may boost its subscriber numbers in the country

Netflix’s decision to crack down on password sharing in India has the potential to boost the streaming giant’s subscriber base in the country, despite a potential short-term drop in shared access viewers, according to media analysts. Industry estimates suggest that Netflix’s paid base in India stands at around 8 million to 10 million subscribers. In …

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