Cord-Cutting's Hidden Cost: The Reality of Streaming Price Hikes
When making the decision to cut the cord, there are many costs to consider. Streaming equipment, service price adjustments if a bundled discount is no longer applicable, and such. Often overlooked is the necessary investment in home network infrastructure , such as high-performance routers or mesh systems capable of handling multiple 4K streams, and the potential increase in home internet costs if you exceed data caps or require a higher speed tier to maintain a buffer-free experience. An expense that isn't often considered is the regular price increases of streaming services. The current cost of services is often considered, but for most services, that price won't remain that price after a year or so. Looking back over the last decade and a half, prices for streaming video on demand services have risen around 80% overall -- ranging from 27% to 171% -- with most of the increases happening in the last 5 years. SVOD Inflation Analysis (Launch to 2026) This research identifi...
