Digital content and subscriptions grew 9.7 per cent in the UK in October, as streamflation – the rising price of streaming services – continued. Popular programmes such as Rivals, Heartstopper, Nobody Wants This and Agatha All Along continued to encourage Brits to spend evenings indoors, but the rise in prices has also seen many paying more to access popular TV services.
Netflix announced a number of changes to its pricing last year. Its most expensive plan also increased in price by £2, now costing £17.99, with various options for add-ons.
How much do streaming services cost us a month? Streaming continues to boom, despite increases in prices pretty much across the board over the last 18 months. Standard prices are now as follows for the main players (aside from discounts and free trials): Netflix: From £4.99 a month (with ads) up to £17.
99 premium service Amazon Prime: £8.99, with options for free delivery and early access to deals. Apple TV: £8.
99 a month Disney+: £4.99 a month with ads, £7.99 a month without ads or £79.
90 a year NowTV: £9.99 a month While prices have risen for most streaming services, and ads have crept in, customers are seemingly willing to keep on paying, giving up nights out in the pub, restaurant meals and even takeaways in a bid to see the latest TV shows from the comfort of their sofas. Recommended reading Netflix codes that could help find 'hidden' content 8 steps you should take to help you save £100s on your subscriptions Millions .