Netflix (NFLX) launches $20 ad-free plan amid ad revenue shift
Published on · Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowNetflix (NFLX) has increased its ad-free standard plan to $20 per month, reflecting a strategic shift towards integrating advertising with subscriptions. This change, prompted by the high engagement of viewers, allows ad-supported models to potentially generate more revenue than traditional subscriptions. Currently, Netflix boasts over 325 million global subscribers and over 95 billion hours of content viewed in the first half of 2025. According to analysis, ad-supported subscribers can generate up to $25 in monthly revenue after approximately 41 hours of viewing, surpassing the new ad-free plan cost.
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