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entertainment2 years ago

Netflix's Final Farewell: Free DVD Bonanza for Subscribers

Netflix is offering its subscribers one last chance to rent DVDs by mail before shutting down its DVD rental service. Customers can opt to receive up to 10 extra rentals chosen from their queue, to be delivered in the iconic red envelopes. The promotion has a limited quantity and the final DVDs will be mailed out on September 29th. Returns will be accepted until October 27th. Netflix decided to close the physical rental service after 25 years due to the decline in revenue as the company focused more on streaming and original content.

business2 years ago

Netflix to End DVD Rental Service After 25 Years

Netflix will shut down its DVD rental business, DVD.com, in September due to shrinking demand for physical rentals. The company shipped over 5.2 billion movies in its signature envelopes to more than 40 million customers since 1998. The decision to axe the DVD-by-mail unit could help Netflix trim costs, even if the savings are relatively small. The disc market has been on a sharp and steady decline for years. Netflix played a major role in shaking up the movie rental business, helping people stay at home and changing expectations for good.