YouTube is introducing more than 10 TV plans designed to give viewers specific slices of content (Sports, News, Entertainment, and Family) without forcing them to buy the full $82.99/month package.
The new plans include a dedicated Sports Plan that costs $64.99 a month, or $54.99 for the first year if you"re a new user. This tier saves subscribers about $18 compared to the main Base Plan and packs in major broadcasters along with heavy hitters such as FS1, NBC Sports Network, and all the ESPN networks.
YouTube even plans to add ESPN Unlimited later this fall. The Sports + News Plan runs $71.99 a month and bundles in networks such as CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, and Fox News. The Entertainment Plan offers channels like Comedy Central, Bravo, Food Network, and HGTV for $28 less than the standard subscription ($54.99). There is also a News + Entertainment + Family Plan for $69.99 that mixes in channels like Disney Channel, National Geographic, and Nickelodeon.
Perks like the ability to add up to 6 members on one account and unlimited DVR storage come standard with any of these cheaper tiers, so you do not lose functionality just because you pay less. Features like key plays and multiview remain available on any of the plans while you must purchase premium add-ons such as NFL Sunday Ticket, NFL RedZone, HBO Max, and 4K Plus.
Speaking of subscription prices, Spotify recently jacked up its rates for US subscribers again, marking the third hike in three years. An Individual Plan now costs $12.99 a month, up from $11.99, while the Duo plan jumped two dollars to $18.99.
Families took a hit as well since the Family plan increased to $21.99 a month, and even students have to pay $6.99 now. These changes apply immediately to new sign-ups, while existing users will see the hike on their bills starting this month.