YouTube TV increasing subscription cost for new users
Google's YouTube will start implementing its pre-announced price increases for YouTube TV on Tuesday, one that will increase the monthly subscription price for the online streaming television service by $5 to $40 for all new subscribers.
Originally announced on February 14, the increase to $40 will take place on March 13 for anyone signing up for YouTube TV from that date onward. Existing subscribers and those who sign up before the subscription bump will continue to pay at the $35 rate for exactly the same package.
The U.S.-only service is separate to YouTube's main user-generated content offering, instead providing live streams for a wide variety of channels from major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox, along with some sports and cable channels. As well as the basic package, subscribers can also pay extra for add-ons that include networks like Showtime and Fox Soccer Plus.
At the time of the original price rise announcement, YouTube confirmed it was adding Turner network broadcasts to the service, adding CNN, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, and other channels. NBA TV and MLB Network were also touted for addition to the base package, with add-on passes offering more sporting content on the way as well.
Still absent from the roster is Viacom channels including Comedy Central and MTV, but despite Viacom's reported intention to create its own streaming service by September this year, it may still license its channels to YouTube TV in the future.
YouTube TV is currently available on a wide number of platforms, including the iPhone and iPad since launch, followed later by support for the Apple TV. Other platform options include Android, Roku, the Xbox One, and some non-Android TVs.
Originally announced on February 14, the increase to $40 will take place on March 13 for anyone signing up for YouTube TV from that date onward. Existing subscribers and those who sign up before the subscription bump will continue to pay at the $35 rate for exactly the same package.
The U.S.-only service is separate to YouTube's main user-generated content offering, instead providing live streams for a wide variety of channels from major broadcast networks, including ABC, CBS, NBC, and Fox, along with some sports and cable channels. As well as the basic package, subscribers can also pay extra for add-ons that include networks like Showtime and Fox Soccer Plus.
At the time of the original price rise announcement, YouTube confirmed it was adding Turner network broadcasts to the service, adding CNN, TBS, TNT, Cartoon Network/Adult Swim, and other channels. NBA TV and MLB Network were also touted for addition to the base package, with add-on passes offering more sporting content on the way as well.
Still absent from the roster is Viacom channels including Comedy Central and MTV, but despite Viacom's reported intention to create its own streaming service by September this year, it may still license its channels to YouTube TV in the future.
YouTube TV is currently available on a wide number of platforms, including the iPhone and iPad since launch, followed later by support for the Apple TV. Other platform options include Android, Roku, the Xbox One, and some non-Android TVs.
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And man, yeah that new youtube app is a crime against humanity. it is absolute proof google is a collection of engineers with no taste or appreciation of users and the user experience. what a complete joke. it’s sad when you prefer to use your ipad over the giant TV to watch youtube videos.
If this is an indicator then Apple has little to fear from “Google getting better at design faster than Apple gets better at cloud”.
It's not like people have no other options. Actually most people have a LOT of other options.
I guess Google isn't used to charging for their junk...
Looks like Google wants to squeeze more money out of you.
Sooner or later, they will cost the same as Cable.
Yup, I just don't like the new app.
I also don't like Netflix blaring a trailer when I'm scrolling the content and am on a program for more than a couple of seconds.
I'm definitely not gonna use YouTube to stream, but I'm also not a fan of Netflix. I've been trying to figure out what the best streaming alternative would be. This article compares some of the options and lays them out in a useful way: https://www.1and1.co.uk/digitalguide/online-marketing/online-sales/netflix-alternatives-amazon-itunes-co-reviewed/
Based on what it says, i'm leaning toward Amazon Prime, since that comes with other advantages for Amazon too. Anyone have any recommendations/tips?