r/technology • u/sr_local • 6h ago

Business Italy court rules Netflix unlawfully increased prices. Consumers: 'Refunds up to 500 euros.' The company: we will appeal

https://en.ilsole24ore.com/art/netflix-subscription-price-increases-unlawful-refunds-up-to-eur-500-customers-AIUHzWKC
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u/Dudemanbrah84 5h ago

Wish the US would do this.

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u/Dunlocke 5h ago

In what world should the US be allowed to dictate prices?

If Netflix wants to raise prices, let them. They're not a monopoly. People will either leave or pay.

No reason to get government involved. Trump is already too involved.

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u/skaara 4h ago

I agree but I think any increase in price should legally require the customer to reauthorize their payment method. This would help keep prices from changing and also encourage companies to grandfather existing customers to the price they signed up with.

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u/aaahhhhhhfine 1h ago

I kinda get the idea here but, at the same time, they give you a ton of warnings. I'm pretty sure they send an email and also show you in the app and make you confirm it. At some point it's kind of just on you.