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Streaming services... ... are making price increases a regular occurrence: * Netflix raised the monthly price on its standard plan to $15.49/ mo. in January, its third increase since 2019. * Disney recently announced upcoming increases for Disney+, ESPN+, Hulu, and its bundle after already raising prices multiple times since launching in 2019 Both platforms also announced ad-supported plans at a lower cost. But not so fast In July, streaming surpassed cable consumption for the first time. Even so, the median price American consumers pay for streaming is $20-$30 per month, a far cry from the $79/mo. the average cable plan costs. So, while costs are adding up, you'd have to subscribe to pretty much every platform to pay more than you would for cable. Get the 5-minute roundup you'll actually read in your inbox Business and tech news in 5 minutes or less [ ] [ ] [Join Free] [ ] Yes, I'd like to receive additional marketing emails on hot business opportunities from Trends, by the Hustle. 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