Streaming Service Costs Soar as Consumers Seek Savings Strategies

Approximately 25% of American subscribers have canceled at least three services due to rising costs, while others turn to ad-supported tiers and sharing subscriptions.

• Streaming services such as Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, and others have seen significant price increases in recent years, with costs for some services more than doubling.
• Many streaming services have introduced ad-supported tiers, but even these are seeing price increases.
• Approximately 25% of American streaming subscribers have canceled at least three services due to rising costs.
• Strategies to save on streaming costs include focusing on most-watched services, watching ads, sharing subscriptions where allowed, and testing free services.
• Live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu + Live TV are also seeing price increases, with some including hidden fees.

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