Peacock is the latest streaming service to be hit by price hikes this year. If you want to keep watching all your favorite NBC shows without spending more money, there is a way.
Here’s everything we know about the Peacock price hike. We’ve also got a guide to which Netflix plan is best for you, and a ranking of the best TV streaming services.
These prices have just been confirmed for the US. In the UK, Peacock content is available through the Now streaming service. As far as we know, the prices for this service will remain the same.
How much does Peacock rise by?
According to The Hollywood Reporter, monthly Peacock subscriptions will be increased by the following amounts:
- Peacock Premium – Increased from $4.99 per month to $5.99 per month
- Peacock Premium Plus – Increase from $9.99 per month to $11.99 per month
The Peacock website has also confirmed that annual subscriptions will be changed to the below:
- Peacock Premium – Increasing from $49.99 per year to $59.99 per month
- Peacock Premium Plus – Increase from $99.99 per month to $119.99 per month
Peacock’s free tier ended earlier this year, so you can’t switch to that.
We don’t yet know if the seven-day free trial will still be available. If we hear more information, we’ll update this article.
Avoid the Peacock price hike by purchasing an annual subscription
Peacock will further raise its prices August 17, 2023. So if you want to take advantage of the lower prices and avoid paying more in the long run, make sure you buy a Peacock annual subscription before this date.
Sign up for an annual Peacock Premium subscription
If you sign up for the Peacock Premium tier, you save $10. If you opt for the Peacock Premium Plus tier, you save $20.
If you opt for the more expensive Premium Plus tier, you get ad-free viewing, access to live sports and events, and the option of offline viewing with downloads.
Bundle Peacock with another subscription
If you’re looking for a new internet provider, Spectrum bundles a Peacock Premium plan with some of its internet plans.
You can read how to activate this on the Peacock website.
Cancel your Peacock subscription
If none of these options are suitable, you can cancel your subscription altogether. Here are the steps in their simplest form:
- Go to the Peacock website and log in
- Click on your account profile
- Click “Change or cancel subscription” in Account Settings
- Select Unsubscribe