Some surmise that negotiated contracts are expiring and studios and networks will soon be raising feeschargedto Netflix, and Netflix is just passing along the costs.
Consumer advocates dispute the industry's case, arguing that lenders will be able to fall within the new triggers by reducing feesand interest chargedto meet the high-cost thresholds.
If the United States were to become a party to LOST, the Treasury would becharged by the ISA for permits and other fees associated with American commercial exploitation of the seabeds.