Does Netflix get special pricing for AWS? With their scale, they could probably negotiate with Amazon for lower rates.
Not only Netflix they get some better price (I have no info but it will not be surprising) but I have even heard that Netflix do work with the AWS team to test first some new features before AWS release it to a larger public. I have even heard that a couple AWS service were in fact created because Netflix was asking for it. Netflix being probably the most visible company on AWS, I am sure they do have some special de…
This type of relationship is common with firms and their largest leading edge customers. It helps both, and it pushes the market.