One of the best things about the streaming era? You could sign up for a service, binge a show, then cancel without getting stuck on an hour-long call begging someone to let you go. Unlike cable companies of old, streaming services offered the illusion of freedom — until now.
A new federal court ruling just made it easier for those platforms to keep you locked in (h/t the Hollywood Reporter). This week, a federal appeals court struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s “click to cancel” rule, which would have forced companies like Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus and HBO Max to offer simpler, hassle-free cancellation.
