YouTube has announced a price increase for its YouTube TV service, effective January 13, 2025. The base plan will increase from $72.99 a month to $82.99 a month. Some ways to settle in the price are necessary to keep up content with rising costs and continue investing in the quality of the service according to YouTube. It also pointed out its features such as unlimited DVR storage and multiview, which all added value to the service.
YouTube TV Announces Price Hike: Base Plan to Increase to $82.99 Starting January 202
The price increase will apply to all YouTube TV subscribers, who will see the increase in the first billing cycle after January 13, 2025. However, any subscribers on a trial or promotional pricing plan will not see any changes to their rates. YouTube promises to honor promotional pricing and existing discounts or offers will still be applied as-is without any changes.
YouTube TV, which offers live TV channels, has raised its price multiple times since launching in 2018. The service launched with an entry price of just $35 per month. It then went up to $50 a month in 2019, and up again, to $64.99 a month, in 2020. By 2023, the base plan hit $72.99 per month and is now about to go up again to $82.99.
In addition to the base plan, YouTube TV offers a few add-on options for subscribers. These are: 4K for an extra $9.99 a month, premium channels from $1.99 a month, NFL RedZone at $10.99 a month, Spanish TV for $14.99 a month, and Max, Paramount+, Showtime, and Starz for $29.99 a month.
Although people may not be particularly keen on the price hike, there’s no denying that YouTube TV offers great value to subscribers with its updated content library and features. The company’s investment in the service’s quality and its commitment to meeting the demands of its users remain at the forefront of its strategy.
