Netflix is now offering a "streaming-only" plan and has increased the prices for solid DVD plans. The new $7.99 a month Netflix plan lets users instantly watch
unlimited TV episodes and movies streamed to computer or TV. This
new plan is available immediately.
Netflix increased the prices on the unlimited plans that offer both instant watching and DVDs by mail. The most popular unlimited plans -
the "1 DVD out at a time" and "2 DVDs out at a time" prices are increased $1 per month to $9.99 and $14.99. See chart for all prices.
The Netflix blog reported:
"Why the changes? Our selection of TV episodes and movies available to
stream has grown dramatically, and as a result most members want us to
deliver unlimited TV episodes and movies two ways: streaming instantly
over the internet plus DVDs by mail. The price increase will allow us to
continue to offer the popular plan choice of unlimited TV episodes and
movies streaming instantly along with unlimited DVDs. The new plan,
which does not include DVDs, is a great option for the increasing number
of members who only want to watch instantly. The $7.99 a month price
reflects no DVD shipping costs on this plan."
Due to Android DRM issues, Netflix will only offer Android apps for some Android smartphones and tablets.
Netflix released its iPhone app in August and also the Windows Phone 7 app with the new release of Windows Phone.