There is such a thing as a good problem, and it’s what Netflix happens to be facing right now with Squid Game: too many people are watching the hit Korean drama. So many, in fact, that a South Korean internet provider is suing Netflix for using too much bandwidth due to traffic surges stemming from mega-streamer. SK Broadband is demanding that the platform pay up for all the maintenance costs due to the explosive streaming numbers.

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This news comes after a Seoul court stated that Netflix should “reasonably” offer up payment to the internet service provider for the bountiful network usage, per Reuters. A handful of South Korean lawmakers have spoken out against content providers (like Netflix) who don’t fess up the cash to pay for network usage even though they generate a mass of traffic.

Netflix has stated that they will review SK Broadband’s claim. In the meantime, they plan on having an open dialogue with the provider to explore ways to ensure customers do not face delays with their network.

Squid Game‘s popularity has highlighted Netflix’s status as the country’s second-largest traffic generator, coming in right after YouTube. The two are the only ones that do not pay any network usage fees, while other sites like Amazon, Apple and Facebook assist.

As of September 2021, Netflix’s data traffic with SK Broadband jumped 24 times from May 2018. Thanks to the success of Korean productions like Squid Game and D.P., Netflix now processes around 1.2 trillion bits of data per second. In 2020 alone, SK estimated that the streamer owed around 27.2 billion won ($22.9 million).
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Firing back against the suit, Netflix added in a statement that they had contributed to the creation of around 16,000 jobs in South Korea, which have stemmed from around 770 billion won in investments. In total, the streaming giant says they’ve had an economic effect of about 5.6 trillion won.

Squid Game was released on Netflix two weeks ago on Sept. 17 and has fast become one of the streamer’s top performers of all time. The mind-bending puzzle series pits a group of down-on-their-luck adults against one another in a handful of child’s games, where they must compete to the death to win a massive cash prize. At the moment, Squid Game is set to overtake Bridgerton as Netflix’s most popular show of all time.

Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series written and directed by Hwang Dong-hyuk exclusively for Netflix. In the nine-episode series, 456 people are invited into a mysterious elimination game based on popular kids’ games for a chance to win billions of dollars. However, the cost of losing is your life. Released on September 17, it has quickly become one of the most popular new shows this fall. Read on to learn how to stream Squid Game.
Where to Watch Squid Game: Netflix

How Many Episodes are in Season 1: 9 episodes, all are available at once
How to Stream Squid Game

You can subscribe to any of the plans above and watch Squid Game on Netflix through the Netflix Website with your web browser. You can also sign up and watch Netflix by downloading the Netflix App to any of the following supported devices:

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More About Squid Game

There is little doubt there has been a steady rise in popularity for Korean thrillers and horror. Squid Game is one of several originals to come to Netflix and the first to break into the top 10 most-watched television shows on Netflix globally. With a 100% fresh critical reception on Rotten Tomatoes, it is easily one of the biggest breakout hits so far this fall. Fitting into the popularity of survival dramas, and tapping into the extremes of very real financial hardship in today’s capitalist societies, it is a timely allegory for the present day–if a terrifying one.
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How to watch HBO Max

HBO Max is a streaming subscription service that offers a wide variety of TV shows and movies on-demand.

The service offers up to five viewer profiles, with tons of curated selections for adults and kids, the option to download content and the ability to stream on many devices.
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Here is everything you need to know about HBO Max.

Sign up for a subscription by going to HBO Max’s website. The service is available on Amazon’s app store, Apple’s app store, Google Play and Samsung TV, as well as most internet and digital providers. You can watch the streaming service from most devices, such as PS4, Xbox One, Google Chromecast and Amazon Fire TV. A comprehensive list can be found here. One notable and popular streaming device you can’t watch from is Roku, which is in a stalemate with HBO Max.

Netflix

Netflix is a veteran streaming service and essentially introduced us to the modern binge-watch, as it houses iconic shows (old and new) like Supernatural, Glee, Gilmore Girls and The West Wing. It’s easy to put on an old favorite and let it play, whether you’re actively watching or not.

Netflix has also become known for its Originals — movies, shows and multiple documentaries, many of which have received both popular and critical acclaim. Think about the hype surrounding The Queen’s Gambit, Bridgerton, Mindhunter and Stranger Things. Netflix has even won during Oscar season with Roma and My Octopus Teacher.

New seasons of shows typically come out all at once, and after you blow through them in one afternoon, you have to wait months or even years for the next one. I would keep Netflix for the binge-watching and for those fascinating investigative docuseries such as The Keepers and The Pharmacist. While you’re waiting for your favorite show to come back, Netflix mixes up its content every month, releasing new titles every week.

You can choose between basic ($9 per month), standard ($14) and premium ($18) plans.
Hulu

For $6 a month (with ads), Hulu is a perfect complement and counterpoint to Netflix. This channel lineup has a huge variety of familiar shows from networks like ABC, Fox and NBC that you can watch soon after they air (unlike on Netflix), as well as a growing catalog of its own critically acclaimed original series like The Handmaid’s Tale and PEN15. If you have $6 per month to spare and don’t mind trading a few ads for a wealth of TV options, Hulu is a no-brainer. You’ve also got the option to upgrade to a no-ads plan for $12 a month, or add on live TV streaming for $65 a month for a full cable replacement.