PEACOCK RAISES STREAMING PRICES UP TO $3 PER MONTH
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NBCUniversal's Peacock is increasing prices across all three subscription tiers starting August 18th. The ad-supported Select plan rises from $7.99 to $8.99 monthly, while Premium and Premium Plus plans see steeper increases.
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