Popular global movie streaming site Netflix has reacted to the lawsuit filed against it by a South Korean internet provider following a big surge in traffic due to the streaming service’s popularity in the wake of shows such as Squid Game.
The survival drama, which recently debuted on the platform, has proved to be huge with Netflix users over the past few weeks.
However, SK Broadband is now suing the streamer to pay for costs over increased network usage and maintenance work after a surge in traffic from their content, according to Reuters.
READ ALSO: Netflix surprises Nigerian subscribers with Nollywood classic, ‘Osuofia In London’
SK want Netflix to pay for network usage dating back to May 2018, and are estimating that the amount that would need to be paid for 2020 alone would be 27.2billion won (£17million).
In response to the suit, Netflix said in a statement (via MailOnline): “We will review the claim that SK Broadband has filed against us. In the meantime, we continue to seek open dialogue and explore ways of working with SK Broadband in order to ensure a seamless streaming experience for our shared customers.”
