Published 14:03 IST, May 23rd 2020

Netflix to cancel subscriptions of users who have not used it for a long time

The online streaming service Netflix is now taking steps to cancel subscription of users who have not used it for a long time. Read more to know about it.

Reported by: Rohan Patil
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Sometimes re are some applications or memberships which people get to kw of only when y see ir bank statements. That is when some people realise that y have subscribed to something which y have t used in a long time. Netflix is taking some steps for such users. Netflix recently released a statement and me it clear that online streaming service platform will cancel Netflix subscription of inactive users.

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statement said that Netflix will start reaching out to inactive users and ask m if y want to cancel Netflix subscription or would like to continue it. If users do t want Netflix subscription or those who do t respond, company will automatically cancel ir service. statement said that y do t want people paying for something that y are t using. company will reach out to people who have t watched anything on Netflix for a year since joining that if y want to continue ir Netflix subscription or t.

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statement by Netflix also said that y will do same for people who have t watched anything on Netflix for more than two years. Netflix members will get se emails or in-app tifications in upcoming week. If anyone changes ir mind later after cancelling Netflix subscription, it is easy to sign up again. statement said that whoever wishes to cancel and rejoins within 10 months will still have profiles, favourites, viewing experiences and or account details just like time of cancelling.

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Netflix in its statement said that number of such inactive users is very less. number represents less than half of a percent of overall users all over world. number is only a few hundred thousands.

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According to various media reports, Netflix is having one of its strongest quarters ever. streaming service giant has seen a massive surge in its subscriptions during Coronavirus lockdown as people are forced to stay at home. reports have also ded that company has ded around 16 million subscribers in first quarter of 2020.

14:02 IST, May 23rd 2020