Netflix Now Offering Movies To Our Canadian Neighbors For Less
Netflix has expanded its business operation across the border into Canada. The company has begun operations and is going to be offering the one at a time rental plus streaming for $7.99 a month. This is one buck less than we pay here in the U.S. This in itself is unusual since traditionally U.S. companies charge more when they cross the borders into foreign lands. But let’s face it here folks. This is going to be a boon to Netflix since at that price there should be plenty of Canadians who will want to use the service.
In a recent article it also states that:
This prompted Etan Vlessing at the Hollywood Reporter to ask CEO Reed Hastings, “Are you concerned that American Netflix subscribers will look north and ask for the same discount Canadians get at $7.99?”
Hastings’ response is a classic:
“How much has it been your experience that Americans follow what happens in the world? It’s something we’ll monitor, but Americans are somewhat self-absorbed.”
I also understand that Netflix hired actors at a launch event in Toronto to pose as customers and hype their Netflix experience. Why would a successful company make not only a stupid statement like above, but also pull off a stupid stunt as well? Have American companies become so crooked, inept, and greedy that this is now the new business model? Lie and cheat your way to the top? Disgusting!
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