It simply bought somewhat extra expensive to stream NBC’s Peacock service. New subscribers will see modifications to subscription costs, together with a $1 and $2 bump to Peacock Premium and Premium Plus every month, whereas current subscribers must begin paying extra quickly. The modifications mark the primary value hike for the streaming service because it launched in 2020.
As of Tuesday, month-to-month Peacock Premium prices $6 monthly, up from $5, and Premium Plus prices $12 monthly, up from $10, in response to an e-mail despatched to current Peacock subscribers. An annual subscription to Peacock Premium prices $60, a rise from $50. A yr of Premium Plus now prices $120, up $20 from its earlier value.
Present subscribers have a little bit of a buffer, with the brand new costs kicking in on their subsequent billing date on or after Aug. 17. Promotional pricing will proceed by way of the top of the promo interval, in response to Peacock, however anybody who upgraded to Premium Plus for $5 a month must begin paying $1 extra every month as of their subsequent billing date on or after Aug. 17.
Peacock joins a crowd of streaming companies to boost subscription costs, from Starz and Paramount Plus, which adjusted plans final month, to Netflix, Max and Disney Plus. Peacock hosts widespread sitcoms like The Workplace and 30 Rock, together with originals like Poker Face and flicks not too long ago launched in theaters, amongst different choices.
Peacock has a free, ad-supported tier, however new accounts can not entry it. Folks with Xfinity Web or Spectrum might qualify at no cost Peacock Premium.
