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Streaming costs now rival cable bills as cord-cutting savings vanish

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The initial promise of cord-cutting to save money has diminished as the cost of subscribing to multiple streaming services now rivals or exceeds traditional cable bills. Eight major ad-free streaming services collectively cost $139.41 per month, or over $1,600 annually. Even ad-supported tiers for these services reach nearly $90 monthly, a price comparable to ad-free options from four years ago. This shift necessitates constant management of subscriptions, bundles, and plan downgrades to maintain affordability. AI

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Streaming costs now rival cable bills as cord-cutting savings vanish

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Tatiana Sataua ·

    Cutting the cord was supposed to save money. Eight streaming services now cost a combined $139 a month

    Choosing ads wherever possible still costs nearly $90 a month, leaving households to chase bundles, cancel subscriptions and rotate services.

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