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Ad-free streaming is a luxury now
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TL;DR
- Streaming services have transitioned from affordable, ad-free models to more expensive subscriptions.
- Price hikes are pushing consumers towards cheaper, ad-supported tiers.
- Nearly all major streaming platforms now offer ad-supported options.
- Companies are earning more per user (ARPU) on ad-supported tiers.
- Alternatives like free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services and YouTube are gaining traction.
- Apple TV remains the only major service without an ad-supported subscription, though it shows ads during live broadcasts.