Foxtel is increasing prices for several of its subscription packages, effective from 1 September 2024. Foxtel Plus rises by $3 per month; Foxtel Plus with Netflix packs (including Platinum Plus) will increase by $5 per month; 2024 Platinum with Netflix rises by $2 per month and Netflix Premium Add On will rise by $1 per month. The price increases come off the back of already lifted prices, which were put in place on 1 July 2023.
The 2023 price increases saw the base packs (Essentials, Entertainment and Foxtel Plus) increase by $3 per month while the BYO Platinum HD package increased by $2 per month. Platinum Plus remained at $140 per month. A Foxtel spokesperson told Mediaweek : “We’re committed to delivering the best entertainment experience.
This change ensures we can continue investing in future technology, the most exciting sports and a diverse range of international shows and homegrown Foxtel Originals.” The new price increase comes as Foxtel and Binge drop the BBC premium drama channel BBC First on 1 August. BritBox will now be the home of British drama on Foxtel, with the streaming service joining its suite of integrated apps on iQ set-top boxes, along with a line-up of new dedicated channels.
These channels include The Outdoor Channel (ch.131); NatureTime (ch.134); Vevo pop (ch.
806); Vevo Retro Rock (ch.809); Vevo ’90s (ch.808), and Vevo 2K (ch.
807). The base Foxtel subscription package, Foxtel Plus is now $70 per month on a 12-month plan, while Foxtel Now, th.