Revolutionize Your Viewing Experience: Should You Upgrade to YouTube TV Packages Amid Price Increase?
The Latest YouTube TV Price Hike: Will We Ever See Cheaper Streaming Packages?
The cost of living seems to be constantly on the rise, and YouTube TV is no exception. The popular streaming service has seen its fair share of price hikes over the years, and the most recent one has left many subscribers wondering if it’s worth the cost. Will we ever see cheaper streaming packages from YouTube TV?
When YouTube TV first launched in 2017, it offered a comprehensive list of channels for the low price of $35 per month. By the following year, the price had already gone up to $40, and by 2019, it was $49.99. The biggest price hike to date came in 2020, making the service $64.99 per month. Finally, in 2023, the price rose to $72.99 per month. Now, YouTube TV is planning to bring the price up to $82.99 per month starting in January 2025.
Why the constant price hikes? The cost of everything is going up, including the channels that YouTube TV hosts and, in turn, the cost of the service itself. Unfortunately, this comes as the service’s library has continued to suffer losses. Notably, the loss of various sports channels, including regional sports channels, MLB Network, and others, in recent years has been a significant blow to the service. Fewer and fewer channels are being added, making the new, higher pricing less worth it for many subscribers.
So, will we ever see cheaper streaming packages from YouTube TV? The answer lies in offering more flexible options, like traditional cable does. Sling TV is a great example of this. Their lineup consists of multiple packages of channels that can be purchased individually or combined for a discounted price. Will YouTube TV follow suit? It might just have to.
What do you think? Will we ever see cheaper streaming packages from YouTube TV? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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