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Evening Standard
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Saqib Shah

INSANE: Netflix is hiding its cheap basic plan to get people to pay for ads | Rare Historical Photos

You can actually watch popular shows ad-free, like Stranger Things, for cheaper than a Standard sub

(Picture: Netflix)

Netflix is hiding its cheapest ad-free streaming membership on its sign-up page in a move that appears designed to encourage customers to pay to watch ads.

Currently, when you head to the streamer’s sign-up page in the UK, you can initially only choose between three options, including the £4.99 Basic with Ads plan, Standard for £10.99, and Premium at £15.99.

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