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Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan they offer on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim your device faulty or your internet speed slow to justify this behavior. | Currently, Netflix offers 1080p video resolution on every plan they offer on their [https://help.netflix.com/en/node/24926 Plans and Pricing] for a subscription. Consumers who watch Netflix on web browsers will be paying for 1080p resolution while only receiving 720p resolution maximum due to DRM. The TOS allows Netflix to claim your device faulty or your internet speed slow to justify this behavior. | ||
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The only time you see there are any limitations is in incredibly small font, on the bottom of the page where you choose a plan. The 4k HDR option is the default option and has an icon with very appealing colors that draw your eyes to this more expensive option, while you must scroll to the bottom to even be linked to a document that explains the limitations. <ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20250111144808/https://help.netflix.com/legal/termsofuse</ref> The explanation provided on this terms of service that must be dug through, is completely inadequate. See below: |