Streaming price hikes strain household budgets as subscription costs climb

Name: Streaming price hikes strain household budgets as subscription costs climb
Uploaded: 2026-04-27T17:25:10Z
Duration: 6 min 38 s
Description: The cost of streaming continues to rise, with platforms like Netflix, Paramount+ and YouTube Premium increasing prices in recent months. The growing number of subscriptions is putting added pressure on consumers trying to manage monthly expenses. James Willcox, home and tech senior editor at Consumer Reports, joined us on 'The Nine' for more insight.

FOX LOCAL San Francisco · Apr 27, 2026 · 6m 38s

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The cost of streaming continues to rise, with platforms like Netflix, Paramount+ and YouTube Premium increasing prices in recent months. The growing number of subscriptions is putting added pressure on consumers trying to manage monthly expenses. James Willcox, home and tech senior editor at Consumer Reports, joined us on 'The Nine' for more insight.