Dec 13, 2024 10:38:00

YouTube TV monthly fees soar, increasing by about 1,500 yen

YouTube has increased the monthly fee for its pay TV service,

YouTube TV . The service was previously offered for $72.99 (approx. 11,200 yen) per month, but has now increased by $10 (approx. 1,500 yen) to $82.99 (approx. 12,700 yen) per month.

Information about YouTube TV pricing changes - YouTube TV Help
https://support.google.com/youtubetv/answer/9285852

YouTube TV's monthly cost soars to $82.99 - The Verge
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/12/24319585/youtube-tv-2024-subscription-price-increase-82-99

YouTube announced a price increase for YouTube TV, saying, 'We are changing our pricing to continue to provide the best possible service.' The monthly fee for the basic plan will be $82.99, and this pricing will apply to new users from December 12, 2024 and existing users from January 13, 2025.

When YouTube TV first launched, it was offered for $35 per month, and in March 2018, it was increased to $40 (about 6,100 yen) per month. In addition, the monthly fee was increased to $50 in April 2019. After that, YouTube TV will increase the monthly fee from $64.99 (about 9,900 yen) to $72.99 in March 2023.

YouTube's paid TV distribution service 'YouTube TV' raises prices - GIGAZINE

The Verge, a technology media outlet, points out that the reason why YouTube TV prices continue to rise is because 'YouTube is embroiled in a distribution rights dispute with content owners such as Disney and NBCUniversal and is being forced to renegotiate its contracts. ' YouTube TV's monthly fees are rising and the number of available channels is increasing, but The Verge points out that 'some of the sports networks that were available when the service was first used have been removed and are no longer available.'

YouTube TV's basic plan includes over 100 channels, a cloud DVR (digital video recorder) with unlimited storage, up to six user accounts per household, and up to three simultaneous streams.