Tech Desk 
Jul 15, 2024
Netflix, an American streaming service, is the leader in the streaming wars, boasting 269.6 million paid subscribers globally in 2024. With its excellent catalogue of original series, including "Stranger Things," "Bridgerton," and "Wednesday," along with crowd-pleasing films like "Nimona," "Damsel," and "Hit Man," it's easy to see how Netflix became the industry leader it is today.
However, Netflix doesn't offer many deals or discounts. Instead, it has chosen other ways to increase subscriber numbers, such as introducing a lower-cost ad-supported plan and cracking down on password sharing.
Gadinsider has compiled some ways you can get Netflix for free.
Netflix free trial?
Netflix does not offer a free trial. The company stopped all free trials in the US in 2020 and has no plans to bring promotional trial periods back anytime soon.
Users looking to get a taste of Netflix’s most popular series can only do so through YouTube, where the streamer has a curated collection of full episodes of selected shows like "Blue Eye Samurai," "Explained," and "Our Planet."
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T-Mobile’s 'Streaming on Us' Netflix freebie
T-Mobile’s long-running “Netflix on Us” freebie has gone through some changes recently. Previously, T-Mobile users on more expensive mobile plans like Magenta Max could get ad-free Netflix Standard plans.
However, this plan was officially retired in January 2024, when the company demoted all customers to Netflix’s ad-supported tier. This means unskippable ads, and much of Netflix's film library is unavailable on this tier due to licensing limitations.
Still, it's free Netflix, and being able to stream new seasons of "Cobra Kai," "Emily in Paris," and "Bridgerton" for nothing is still attractive for those looking to save on streaming.
Verizon’s Netflix + Max bundle
Verizon offers a $10 monthly subscription bundle that includes the ad-supported tiers of HBO Max and Netflix through its myPlan service. While this might not technically be “free,” the cost of an ad-supported Max subscription on its own is $9.99 per month, so subscribers are getting Netflix at no extra cost with the purchase of a Max subscription through Verizon.
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Comcast 'StreamSaver' bundle
Comcast announced a new “StreamSaver” package that includes Netflix, Peacock, and Apple TV Plus for a “vastly lowered price compared with anything in the market today.” The bundle will be exclusively offered to Comcast broadband, TV, and mobile customers.
Existing Xfinity internet and TV customers can pay an additional $15 per month for Peacock (with ads), Netflix (with ads), and Apple TV Plus. This represents a 30% saving. Comcast Now TV customers need to pay $30 per month for the same bundle.
