In an email to CBS MoneyWatch, Netflix said it's boosting its subscription plans for American customers by about $1 to $2.50 per month, depending on the plan. A standard plan with ads will rise to $7.99 a month from the current $6.99

Leveraging momentum from its recent surge in subscribers, Netflix is raising prices on most subscription plans in the U.S. and other territories.

The cost of your Netflix subscription is going up in the USA. Just as Netflix hit a landmark moment in its history with over 300 million global subscribers, the streamer announced it will raise the prices of all subscription tiers in the USA. Here’s how the price changes will affect your subscription.