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"Disney and Hulu Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Should Know"
technology2 years ago

"Disney and Hulu Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Should Know"

Hulu and Disney+ are cracking down on password sharing, with subscribers given until March 14 to comply. The updated subscriber agreements for both services prohibit sharing accounts outside of the household and allow for analysis of account usage to enforce the policy. Disney CEO Bob Iger aims to drive profits and subscriber growth through this crackdown, as the company seeks to make its streaming services profitable by the end of 2024. While these measures may risk driving away users, they could also lead to increased revenue for the streaming services.

Streaming Services Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Need to Know
technology2 years ago

Streaming Services Crack Down on Password Sharing: What You Need to Know

Hulu and Disney+ are cracking down on password sharing, with subscribers given until March 14 to comply. New subscribers are already banned from sharing logins outside their household, and the updated terms state that users may not share their subscription outside of their household. Disney CEO Bob Iger hopes this move will drive subscribers and push profits to Netflix-like status, as Disney aims to make its overall streaming services business profitable by the end of 2024. This push for profits comes as Disney+ seeks to grow revenue through price increases and encouraging users to join its subscription tier with commercials.