ELi5 Netflix said they will charge more if someone outside of your household uses it. How can they tell?

Question

If it’s based on IP address, wouldn’t me veiwing on mobile be affected? If I travel and log in through a hotel wifi, do I have to pay extra every month?

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Answer 1

In the EU we legally have the right to access any subscriptions anywhere in the EU. If Netflix try to charge people extra for using it in another country they will face a huge fine.