Streaming services hike prices: What happened to affordable entertainment?

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Streaming services have become an integral part of our daily lives, offering unparalleled convenience and entertainment at our fingertips. However, the recent surge in subscription prices has sparked growing frustration among users. Many initially cut the cord to escape exorbitant cable bills, only to find themselves facing another financial burden.

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Here are the updated subscription prices for the streaming services:

  • Netflix:
    • Ad-supported: $7.99/month
    • Ad-free (Standard): $17.99/month
    • Ad-free (Premium): $24.99/month
  • Amazon Prime:
    • Monthly: $14.99/month
    • Prime Video Only: $8.99/month
  • Hulu:
    • Ad-supported: $9.99/month
    • Ad-free: $18.99/month
    • Hulu + Live TV: $82.99/month
  • HBO Max (now known as Max):
    • Ad-supported: $9.99/month
    • Ad-free: $16.99/month
    • Ultimate Ad-free: $20.99/month
  • YouTube Premium:
    • Ad-free: $13.99/month
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Sources:

https://www.msn.com/en-us/business/netflix-prices-up-again/

https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/22/streaming-price-increases-netflix-amazon-prime-hulu

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/01/20/streaming-service-prices-rise-what-you-need-to-know/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/johndoerr/2025/01/23/why-streaming-services-will-continue/

 


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