Your Netflix bill could soon increase as new ‘Ultra’ service is revealed
GETTY Netflix users could soon see their bills rise
Netflix users could soon have a new subscription plan to choose from. The online TV and movie service currently offers three pricing tiers which range from £5.99 to £9.99. Those opting for the most expensive ‘Premium’ plan currently get access to content in 4K Ultra HD and the ability to view on four screens at once. However, it appears that a new ‘Ultra’ option is being tested which could bring even more features to the popular service. Spotted by Italian blog Tutto Android, it seems Netflix wants to add the ability to view the latest programming in High Dynamic Range (HDR) as well as 4K. HDR is the latest technology to arrive in TVs and creates a wider gamut of colours, allowing for a more vivid image and better contrast.
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Although many consumers will clearly like the addition of High Dynamic Range it could mean bad news for those on the current Premium package. This is because the changes may mean those paying for the £9.99 Premium tier would no longer be able to view on four screens at once with only Ultra subscribers getting that privilege. According to leaked images of the new plans, the Ultra bundle will cost €16.99 - €3 more than the current Premium option. If the similar pricing comes to the UK it could mean customers will have to pay £12.99 to view on more screens and in better HDR quality. There’s no word on an official release or if any of the changes will actually make it to consumers but Netflix has responded to the rumours. In an email sent to CNET, a spokeswoman said: “We continuously test new things at Netflix and these tests typically vary in length of time. "In this case, we are testing slightly different price points and features to better understand how consumers value Netflix. "Not everyone will see this test and we may not ever offer specific elements included in the test to our members.”
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