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Streaming service provider Netflix has announced that it is ending password sharing in India, stating that only members of a household will be able to access a single account..
As per Netflix statement, only members living within the same household will be allowed to access an account...
It has introducing a subscription tier that includes ads while cracking down on password sharing...
The company clarified that a Netflix account is intended for use within a single household, allowing all members to access the service on various devices and take advantage of new features...
As per reports, to enforce this policy, Netflix will restrict access to its content to users connected to the same internet connection as the account holder..
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