If taking the plunge and signing up for one of the best streaming services feels too expensive right now, then you’re not alone. According to new research, Aussies are paying 16% more year-on-year in subscription fees for streaming platforms.
According to Worldpanel’s Entertainment on Demand data on Australia’s video streaming market, in Q4 2024, average monthly spending on streaming services rose to AU$50p/m, up from AU$43p/m in 2023.
In the past year, every major service — think Netflix, Stan, Binge, BritBox, Disney Plus, Prime Video and Paramount Plus — has implemented price hikes for subscribers, with plans costing a maximum of AU$25.99p/m for Netflix’s premium tier.
The data also reveals that the total video on demand market (VOD) has
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