Coverage dated October 2, 2023

Discovery+ raises price for ad-free subscriptions

Headline from Digital Trends

If you're still using the standalone Discovery+ streaming service, get ready for a price increase. (Or just move to Max and get it all, plus HBO and CNN.)

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Reports & sources

8 articles, oldest first.

  1. Engadget

    The Discovery+ ad-free plan now costs an extra $2 per month (opens Engadget)

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    Engadget's feed description

    Discovery+ is increasing prices for the first time in the US and Canada.

  2. Deadline

    Discovery+ Sets First Price Hike Since 2021 Launch (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery has implemented the first price hike for Discovery+ since the streaming service launched in the U.S. in January 2021. Starting today, the ad-free tier in the U.S. will rise t…

  3. FOX Business

    Two streaming services raising prices for ad-free plans (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    The ad-free options for two separate streaming services are reportedly seeing their subscription fees go up for users. Discovery+ has put one into effect, and it's reportedly coming to Netflix.

  4. Digital Trends

    Discovery+ raises price for ad-free subscriptions (opens Digital Trends)

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    Digital Trends's feed description

    If you're still using the standalone Discovery+ streaming service, get ready for a price increase. (Or just move to Max and get it all, plus HBO and CNN.)

  5. Variety

    Discovery+ Raises Price of Ad-Free Streaming Plan for the First Time (opens Variety)

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    Variety's feed description

    Warner Bros. Discovery is hiking the price of Discovery+ with no ads by nearly 30% in the U.S. and Canada, effective immediately.

  6. The Hollywood Reporter

    Discovery+ Raises Price of Ad-Free Tier (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The monthly price will rise by $2 per month, while the ad tier price will remain unchanged.

  7. CNET

    Discovery Plus Without Ads Will Now Cost You $9 a Month (opens CNET)

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    CNET's feed description

    The ad-supported plan remains at $5 a month.

  8. Gizmodo

    Discovery+ Ad-Free Tier Announces First Price Increase (opens Gizmodo)

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    Gizmodo's feed description

    Starting today, it's $8.99 to watch Discovery's streaming content without ads—but there's good news if you don't mind a few commercial breaks.

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