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Jay Bonggolto

Netflix ordered to pay back millions of subscribers in landmark ruling

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What you need to know

  • A court in Rome ruled that seven years of Netflix price hikes (2017–2024) were illegal because the company failed to provide specific, justified reasons for the increases in its contracts.
  • Long-term Italian subscribers could see significant refunds: up to €500 for Premium users and €250 for those on the Standard plan.
  • Netflix has 90 days to notify all affected customers through its website and national media or face a €700 daily fine.
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