Tech expert reveals crafty ways to save money on streaming services without losing the shows you love
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Tech expert reveals crafty ways to save money on streaming services without losing the shows you love

Daily Mail  

Netflix here, Hulu there. Ninety-five percent of Americans subscribe to more than one provider, many starting with free trials that they forget to cancel But before we get there, don't let another month pass before you do this. Take advantage of offers from your mobile or credit card provider Streaming services know that record numbers are watching content on their phones and tablets - and companies are eager to cut promos with mobile providers. Almost a quarter of US subscribers to the major streaming services have ditched at least three of them over the past two years, according to subscription analytics firm Antenna That’s over $20 a month in freebies. Trade some time for money Streaming companies are desperate to keep you, and you can get free or cheaper options if you're willing to put up with commercials.

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Cord-cutters are fuming over YouTube TV price hike. But streaming inflation is here to stay
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Cord-cutters are fuming over YouTube TV price hike. But streaming inflation is here to stay

LA Times  

YouTube TV announced Thursday its monthly subscription fee is going up 14% in January, to customers’ outrage. Cord-cutters are again dealing with the reality of rising programming costs after YouTube TV told subscribers Thursday that their monthly fee will go up by 14% to $82.99 starting in January. Needless to say, many dissatisfied customers took to social media after learning …

YouTube TV increases monthly subscription fee to $82.99 starting January 2025: Report
3 weeks, 6 days ago

YouTube TV increases monthly subscription fee to $82.99 starting January 2025: Report

Live Mint  

Google's streaming giant YouTube has announced a price hike for its Base Plan on YouTube TV, set to take effect from 13th January 2025. According to The Verge, the monthly subscription fee will rise from $72.99 to $82.99, reflecting the increased costs associated with content acquisition and ongoing investments in enhancing the platform's service quality. This latest price adjustment underscores …

Netflix fans furious after being told they must pay more to watch certain shows and movies
3 months, 1 week ago

Netflix fans furious after being told they must pay more to watch certain shows and movies

Daily Mail  

An aggravated Netflix user was shocked to learn that subscribers to the streaming platform can't watch certain movies or shows unless they upgrade their memberships. Some Netflix users have been complaining about locked content since last year Netflix explained the reason behind its decision to lock some content to certain subscribers. The $6.99-a-month Standard with ads plan allows streamers to …

YouTube Premium subscription plans expand, adding new features: Details here
6 months, 1 week ago

YouTube Premium subscription plans expand, adding new features: Details here

India TV News  

YouTube, a popular video streaming platform is set to expand its Premium service by offering new subscription plans which come with enhanced features. YouTube Premium's subscription plans At present, YouTube Premium will offer 3 primary plans: Individual Plan: USD 13.99 per month, or USD 139.99 annually. YouTube Premium subscribers: New features Along with the new subscription plans, the video streaming …

Twitch confirms subscription price hikes in THESE countries, receives backlash from community
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Twitch confirms subscription price hikes in THESE countries, receives backlash from community

Hindustan Times  

Twitch, the Amazon-owned streaming platform, has acknowledged raising the price of channel subscriptions for the first time. In a blog post on Tuesday, the purple platform detailed the reasons for the hike., The logo for live-streaming video platform Twitch Tier 1 subscription prices will rise in the UK, Canada, and Australia from 28 March, while Turkish subscribers will pay more …

A look at the game-changing platform that will transform sports streaming
11 months ago

A look at the game-changing platform that will transform sports streaming

NPR  

A look at the game-changing platform that will transform sports streaming Live sports is one of the few areas that has struggled to transition to streaming. ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: There's a giant new live sports streaming service coming from the companies behind ESPN, Fox Sports, TBS and TNT. So we've got these three companies - Disney, Fox and Warner Brothers …

The cheap streaming era is over. Here’s why your bills are going up
1 year, 2 months ago

The cheap streaming era is over. Here’s why your bills are going up

LA Times  

When a flood of streaming services entered the market four years ago, the free trials were plentiful and the prices were extremely low — with Apple TV+ selling for just $4.99 a month and Disney+ charging a mere $6.99 a month. Media companies are charging more as they struggle to transition from profitable but declining business models — like traditional …

As cable TV dies, fans struggle to follow favorite teams
1 year, 4 months ago

As cable TV dies, fans struggle to follow favorite teams

LA Times  

For Barry Heller, summer evenings used to have a pleasant routine. YouTube TV library interface “It’s a great business model when a whole bunch of people pay for something they don’t really care if they have or not, which is what the cable bundle did for us,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said this year. “It’s hard to replicate that.” In …

Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again
1 year, 4 months ago

Disney streaming service sees subscribers fall again

The Hindu  

Disney on Wednesday reported a loss for the most recent quarter, with the number of subscribers to its streaming service shrinking again, but a pledge to crack down on password sharing sent shares higher in after-market trades. The falling Disney+ subscriber numbers - for the third consecutive quarter - came as a major writers and actors strike hits the U.S. …

How Netflix’s stumbles are causing rivals to rethink the streaming business
2 years, 8 months ago

How Netflix’s stumbles are causing rivals to rethink the streaming business

LA Times  

The recent revelation that streaming behemoth Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in more than 10 years stunned Wall Street, spurring a massive sell-off of the company’s stock. “What we’re seeing right now is kind of a turning point for all the platforms to realize that just continuing to try to go get new customers by spending a lot …

Young people most likely to share streaming service account access
2 years, 10 months ago

Young people most likely to share streaming service account access

NL Times  

Consumers with subscriptions to video streaming services like Netflix, Videoland, or Disney+ increasingly share their account details. Young people, in particular, do this because they watch less regular television, reports comparison website Pricewise. Now 34 percent are watching on another person's account, Pricewise found in a study done with independent agency Panel Inzight. "If you choose the cheapest subscription for …

How to save money on your streaming services and subscriptions
2 years, 11 months ago

How to save money on your streaming services and subscriptions

ABC  

If you've signed up to multiple streaming services in lockdown, you might be thinking it's time for a cull. "One year when I was doing an audit, I got rid of Netflix, downgraded our internet plan, and switched to a new phone plan," financial educator and author Lacey Filipich says. "Do think about the total cost, and consider that you'll …

Which Streaming Services Are Actually Worth Your Money?
3 years, 1 month ago

Which Streaming Services Are Actually Worth Your Money?

Wired  

Features, content, and limitations differ from one streaming service to the next, so take some time to consider what you care about. All streaming services have some exclusive content, but there’s also a lot of overlap, and the lineup of shows and movies can change. You can browse or search at ReelGood or JustWatch to find a complete content guide …

Column: As Hulu’s price rises, how much is too much for a streaming service?
3 years, 4 months ago

Column: As Hulu’s price rises, how much is too much for a streaming service?

LA Times  

As Hulu’s price rises, how much is too much for a streaming service? Disney, like all the streaming services that now play an outsized role in people’s lives amid the never-ending pandemic, is also testing the waters. “Every one of these streaming services is competing for our time and wallets,” said Dan Rayburn, a digital-media analyst with the business consulting …

Gamers, celebrate; Twitch‌ ‌announces‌ ‌lower‌ ‌subscription‌ ‌prices‌ ‌globally‌
3 years, 7 months ago

Gamers, celebrate; Twitch‌ ‌announces‌ ‌lower‌ ‌subscription‌ ‌prices‌ ‌globally‌

The Hindu  

On May 17, Twitch announced that subscribers on the video game streaming platform can look forward to subscription pricing that is adjusted for where viewers live. Though the US is its largest market, there was considerable growth in India; in 2020, Twitch witnessed the most growth in India’s app stores, and the platform has continued its upward trend in 2021. …

Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it
3 years, 7 months ago

Passing on your password? Streaming services are past it

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Many of us were taught to share as kids. “The landscape seems to be pretty set in terms of these new entrants, so it seems like a good time to get a much better handle on subscribers.” It’s a tricky balance. “We’re setting up a service that is very family-friendly, we expect families to be able to …

Streaming is still a good deal, but it’s starting to get pricey
3 years, 10 months ago

Streaming is still a good deal, but it’s starting to get pricey

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Streaming is a good deal. Who wouldn’t be willing to pay a mere $7 a month for Disney+ to get access to every Marvel movie, Star Wars film and more than 30 seasons of “The Simpsons.” But as streaming continues to proliferate, it’s starting to get pricey. “Free content is getting better, whether it be …

Streaming and pay TV: Bad economic times could make the battle for bucks that much tougher
4 years, 7 months ago

Streaming and pay TV: Bad economic times could make the battle for bucks that much tougher

CNN  

New York CNN Business — Even in the best of times, the seemingly endless options of new streaming services were going to force consumers to make difficult choices about their sources of entertainment. Those challenges come as CNN’s parent company WarnerMedia becomes the latest major player to brave the streaming wars with HBO Max, which also happens to be the …

How not to break the bank on streaming services
5 years, 8 months ago

How not to break the bank on streaming services

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — With more TV streaming services than ever before, from newcomers like Disney Plus to stalwarts like Netflix, consumers may feel the ideal viewing experience is finally at hand. Another choice for parents: HBO Now is the home for the classic kids TV show “Sesame Street.” And for spendthrifts, YouTube’s free Kids channel offers an endless stream of …

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