STREAMING SERVICES NOW $702 PRICIER ANNUALLY THAN 2021
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Nine major streaming subscriptions have increased their combined annual cost by $702 since 2021, according to analysis from Honestly Ranked. The price hikes reflect an industry-wide trend of raising rates across Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, Prime Video, and other platforms.
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