Netflix Splits DVD And Streaming Plans – Could Potentially Cost More For Users

Netflix is splitting the plans for DVD only and streaming videos. If you're a Netflix user, then you're aware that for $9.99 a month, you can get 1 DVD out at a time, and unlimited streaming. Beginning immediately for new users, and starting September 1 for current users those two options will be two separate plans that will cost around $16 if you still want them both. Read more after the jump.

There's already been backlash from users as well. I'm not too sure if this is such a good idea for Netflix with all of the other options people now have (Hulu, Redbox, Amazon).

"Netflix isn't changing the $8 monthly price for an Internet streaming-only option, which the company began offering late last year. But instead of charging $2 more for a plan that also offers one DVD at a time by mail, the company will charge $8 for a comparable DVD-only plan. That brings the total to $16.

Those who want to rent up to two DVDs of a time with streaming will pay $20 per month, or 33 percent more. Those wanting three DVDs at a time with streaming will pay $24 per month, or 20 percent more.

When Netflix unveiled the streaming-only option, it also raised the rates for its most popular DVD rental plans by $1 to $3 per month. Those plans included unlimited online streaming too, as had been the case since Netflix began sending video over high-speed Internet connections in 2007. That means longtime subscribers who want both entertainment options will get their second price increase in eight months."

For the full story check out Yahoo News. What do all of you Netflix users think about this???