Disney+ to Follow Netflix’s Lead , and Crack Down on Password Sharing.<br />On Aug. 9, Disney CEO Bob Iger <br />said that the company is examining account <br />sharing and will have more details about <br />curbing the issue later this year, CNBC reports. .<br />We already have the technical <br />capability to monitor much of this. <br />I’m not going to give a specific number, <br />except to say that it is significant, Bob Iger, via statement.<br />While plans to stop password sharing <br />won't be finished in 2024, .<br />Disney will implement some tactics next year that are expected to mitigate the issue. .<br />Those tactics have yet to be revealed.<br />Disney's actions come as Netflix enacted similar measures earlier this year. .<br />Disney's actions come as Netflix enacted similar measures earlier this year. .<br />In July, Netflix said that its fight against <br />password sharing resulted in 5.9 million customers subscribing to the platform in Q2, CNBC reports. .<br />Previously, Netflix said that over 100 million global households shared accounts. .<br />Streamers claim that shared accounts make it more difficult to invest in content.<br />Meanwhile, Disney announced <br />that its prices will be going up.<br />Its ad-free option will soon cost $13.99 a month, and ad-free Hulu, which is under its umbrella, will cost $17.99 a month.<br />Its ad-free option will soon cost $13.99 a month, and ad-free Hulu, which is under its umbrella, will cost $17.99 a month.<br />Both Disney+ and Hulu tiers that support <br />ads will retain their current prices.
