The platform Amazon Prime decided to increase prices in the month of October. This is the third increase of the year: the first happened in the month of March, the second in the month of June. However, the price of streaming platforms rose during September mainly due to the increase in the dollar.
Prime Video which currently costs $580, will cost $1,149 per month (tax not included). This means that from that date, the new final price with taxes that will be seen on your credit or debit card account statement, will change from $1,009 to $1,390* (taxes included), according to a statement the company sent to its customers.
How much do streaming platforms cost?
This streaming giant recently increased its subscription prices in Argentina. The increases are already reflected on the platform’s official page and will affect those who subscribe from now on.
The basic plan which offers HD video quality (720p) and the ability to watch content on any phone, tablet, computer or TV (with only one device at a time), went from $999 per month to $1,649, without taxes. By adding the 76% that we told you before, the price rises to $2,902.24.
On the other hand, the Standardwith Full HD video quality (1080p) and the chance to watch series and movies on any phone, tablet, computer or TV (2 devices at the same time), went from $1,699 a month to $2,799, without taxes. With the sum already done, the price It remains at $4,926.24.
The Premium plan that offers Netflix, with video quality in Ultra HD (4K) and HDR, with spatial audio available and the possibility of viewing content on six devices at the same time, previously cost $2,399 per month. Now, with the increase it rises to $3,999 per month and, when taxes are included, it remains at $7,038.24.
Like the previous streaming platform, HBO Max It also offers a single plan that includes the possibility of watching content in high definition and 4K on all your screens (3 devices at a time), Chromecast and Airplay available and up to 5 profiles for the whole family.
Although a month of HBO Max It costs $699 ($1,229.24 with taxes), the service offers the possibility of paying 3 months for $1,899.00 ($3,333, 24 with taxes) and annually for $5,999 ($10,558.24 with taxes) to save a few pesos.
Although these streaming services can be contracted separately, Disney+ and Star+ They are also offered within a combo, which comes out $1,999 a month. Both platforms have taxes included in their prices, therefore there is no need to add anything else.
Now, if you are only interested in Disney+ content (Marvel Studios, Star Wars, National Geographic, Pixar) you have to pay $799 monthly or 12 months at the price of $6,699. On the other hand, if you want to have only Star,+ the monthly price is $1,749 and the annual price is $14,692.
With content coming from Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, Showtime and Smithsonian Channel, this streaming platform gives you the option to try it for free for a week. After those days, Paramount+ per month costs $599 with taxes included, although on its page it clarifies that your Bank or Credit Card could apply additional taxes/charges, depending on your tax situation.
Apple is one of the most expensive platforms for Argentines. Once the three-month free trial period ends, you have to pay the monthly subscription of US$9.95 for an individual plan or US$11.95 per month for the family plan.
Source: Ambito
