Netflix could have more paid subscribers than HBO by the end of the year

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Netflix is about to pass a major milestone by having more paid US customers than HBO, according to a poll of analysts by Bloomberg. The streaming outfit, which was originally a DVD rental service, probably has around 31 million subscribers now stateside compared to 28.7 million for HBO. The premium …