UPDATE - Netflix is NOT Secretly Testing Binge Watching Prices

**UPDATE**

Yesterday, the internet was freaking out about how Netflix was going to be charging users more money. Since this article was posted a representative from Netflix reached out to clarify the situation.

“We continuously test new things at Netflix and these tests typically vary in length of time. In this case, we are testing slightly different price points to better understand how consumers value Netflix. Not everyone will see this test and we may not ever offer it generally. Reports that we are testing “weekend-only” pricing are inaccurate and entirely false. As our statement clearly states, this testing varies in length and time and the fact that some members saw this test on a weekend is completely unrelated. This test is limited to Australia only.”

Netflix we forgive you for the scare, thank you for clarifying. We still love you!

Netflix is arguably the greatest thing since sliced bread, but with that being said they might be out to get us!

This weekend in Australia, Netflix is running a secret experiment that will charge users more money to sign up for Netflix during prime binge watching hours….HOW DARE THEY!

Mashable explains that “Netflix is running a test that saw customers pay up to 20 percent more when they signed up to the service on the weekend. The test will increase “the basic service from $8.99 to $9.99 a month, the standard service from $11.99 to $13.99 a month and the premium service from $14.99 to $17.99 a month.”

Netflix tried to make everything better by elaborating on their testing and saying, “We continuously test new things at Netflix and these tests typically vary in length of time. In this case, we are testing slightly different price points to better understand how consumers value Netflix. Not everyone will see this test and we may not ever offer it generally.”

How can I be sure that Netflix won’t betray my trust by secretly experimenting with my binge watching habits?!?