Peacock‘s streaming subscription plans are about to price slightly extra. The NBCUniversal model is growing the costs on its month-to-month and annual plans, with adjustments going into impact this summer season. The information comes after father or mother firm Comcast introduced that the streaming platform added 3 million new paid subscribers within the first quarter of 2024.
Beginning July 18, new prospects pays extra for subscriptions: $8 per 30 days for Peacock Premium and $14 a month for Peacock Premium Plus — each are $2 will increase. Annual plans will see a major bump from $60 per 12 months to $80 for Premium, whereas Premium Plus will go up from $120 to $140 a 12 months. The worth hike might be carried out for present subscribers beginning on Aug. 17.
The transfer aligns with the 2024 Summer Olympics broadcasting dwell on the platform from Paris. The video games kick off on July 26 and run by Aug. 11. To improve the viewing expertise, the streamer is providing options akin to watch events with host Alex Cooper, an interactive device known as Peacock Live Actions and multiview, which permits for 4 simultaneous views. Additionally, the streamer will air the NFL’s Eagles vs. Packers abroad sport dwell from São Paulo.
While most main streaming companies raised costs in 2023 — together with Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, Paramount Plus, Starz and Apple TV Plus — Peacock is the primary to do it this 12 months amongst mainstream platforms. Last July, Peacock upped the costs on all of its plans. Monthly charges for Peacock Premium went from $5 to $6, and Peacock Premium Plus noticed a $2 enhance, leaping from $10 to $12. For annual subscriptions, the fundamental premium plan went up by $10 a 12 months to $60, with the costlier subscription growing from $100 to $120.
There’s nonetheless a free, ad-supported tier, however new accounts should not eligible; present subscribers can downgrade their plans, nevertheless. If you have got Xfinity web or Instacart Plus, chances are you’ll qualify for free Peacock Premium.
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