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Apple TV+ raises monthly subscription price to $12.99

Created at 28 Aug · 3:06 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Apple TV+ is increasing its monthly subscription price by $3 to $12.99, marking the third price hike in three years. The annual subscription cost also increased from $99 to $119. The changes take effect for new customers immediately and for existing subscribers after their next renewal.

Key Numbers

$12.99Apple TV+ monthly subscription price
$119Apple TV+ annual subscription price
$21.95Apple One bundle monthly price
30%Percentage increase for monthly subscription
$1 billionAnnual loss for Apple TV+
4Number of price increases in four years

Who's Involved

Apple
Tech giant raising subscription prices for Apple TV+
Apple TV+ raises monthly subscription price to $12.99

↳ Why This Matters

This price increase reflects a broader trend of rising subscription costs across the streaming industry as companies seek to monetize content libraries and offset significant production expenses. Consumers face increasing costs for entertainment services.

Key facts

  • Apple TV+ monthly subscription price increased to $12.99.
  • Annual subscription price increased to $119.
  • Apple One bundle price increased to $21.95 per month.
  • The price hike is the fourth in four years.
  • The service is reportedly losing over $1 billion annually.
  • Apple TV+ is increasing its monthly subscription price by $3 to $12.99, effective immediately for new customers and within 30 days of renewal for existing subscribers. This marks the fourth price hike for the streaming service in four years. The annual subscription cost will also rise from $99 to $119. The Apple One bundle, which includes iCloud+, TV, Music, and Arcade, will now cost $21.95 per month, up from $19.95.

    Apple cited its expanded library of original content and ad-free viewing as reasons for the increase. The company noted that Apple TV+ offers thousands of hours of premium programming across genres and weekly new releases, all without ads. It remains the only major streaming service without an ad-supported tier.

    Despite numerous award nominations and wins, Apple TV+ reportedly continues to lose more than $1 billion annually, making it the only unprofitable service in Apple's portfolio. Competitors like Netflix and Peacock have also recently implemented price increases for their streaming services.

    Frequently asked questions

    The new monthly price for Apple TV+ is $12.99.

    The price increase is effective immediately for new customers and will impact existing subscribers 30 days after their next renewal date.

    This is the fourth price increase for Apple TV+ in four years.

    The new annual subscription price is $119.

    What Happens Next

    01New customers will see the higher prices immediately.
    02Existing subscribers will see the higher prices within 30 days of their next renewal date.
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    How It Developed

    Apple TV+ monthly subscription price increased from $9.99 to $12.99.
    Annual subscription cost increased from $99 to $119.
    Apple One bundle price increased from $19.95 to $21.95 per month.
    The price increase is effective immediately for new customers and within 30 days of renewal for existing subscribers.
    This is the fourth price increase for Apple TV+ in four years.
    The service is reportedly losing over $1 billion annually.
    Apple cited its expanded library of original content and ad-free viewing as reasons for the increase.

    Sources

    T1
    Apple TV is raising its subscription prices againTechCrunch
    T2
    Apple TV+ hikes subscription for third time in three yearscnbc.com
    T2
    Apple TV+ price jumps 30% to $12.99 monthly | TechCrunchtechcrunch.com
    T2
    Apple TV+ Hiking Price, Will Now Cost $13 per Month in U.S.variety.com

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