Living in a rural area meant I didn’t have the internet speed to join the streaming service when it first launched, but then in 2013, I was finally able to join. I’ve been a long-time fan of Netflix and took advantage of its rent-by-mail service in the early 2000s. While the streaming service is a cheaper alternative to cable television, many subscribers on a budget aren’t happy with Netflix hiking up the costs…again. Its original shows and movies have helped the company grow in popularity despite price increases.

Netflix is one of the top paid streaming options with more than 230 million subscribers.