Apple TV+ Raising Price To $9.99 a Month

The TV streaming services are doing their best Superman imitation by going up, up and away!

Apple TV+ is hiking its monthly subscription from $6.99 to $9.99 a month, the company said recently.

Just last year, Apple TV+ cost just $4.99 a month. Following Netflix’s lead, many streaming platforms are starting to raise their rates.

Why Are Streaming Services Getting More Expensive?

Competition from not just the movie studios, but the tech industry has made the streaming business a war of attrition.

Hollywood, which had been working with Netflix for over 20 years, has increasingly sought to gain market share in the streaming business in recent years.

Faced with actors and writers strikes, the movie studios are seeking to raise more capital by increasing their streaming rates for movies and TV series.

You may choose to stick with Apple TV+ or search for some alternatives. That’s what I would do.

Streaming Alternatives To Apple TV+, Anyone?

One way to watch TV for cheap is to invest in a streaming device that has plenty of free apps. I Depending on which app you choose, you could get access to all types of free movies, TV series and more.

Read up on the best streaming devices for your TV.

Final Word

With the right TV, it matters little what kind of streaming platform you subscribe to.

If you already have a smart TV, you may just need a streaming device. Here are the best add-on streaming devices for your TV.

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Keisha Smith

Keisha Smith is a Contributing Writer who attended college at Southern University A&M College in Baton Rouge. She is currently writing a book on south Louisiana culture.