Amazon has announced the price hike for its music unlimited streaming service in the US, making it the latest company to increase membership costs. The new pricing for new customers came into force this week, while existing customers will see the reflected changes in their billing cycle starting from March 5, 2025.
For Prime members, the cost of an Amazon music unlimited personal plan has increased from $ 9.99 per month to $ 10.99. Non-prime subscribers will now pay $ 11.99 per month from $ 10.99 per month. Meanwhile, the Amazon Music Unlimited Family Plan has increased by $ 3, now costing $ 19.99 per month instead of $ 16.99.
This adjustment aligns the value of Amazon Music Unlimited with Spotify, which increased the cost of its premium plan in June 2024 from $ 10.99 to $ 11.99. However, Amazon still offers a minor discount to Prime members, keeping its personal plan less than a dollar in a dollar that is less than non-dollar. User. In contrast, both Apple Music and YouTube Music charge a fee of $ 10.99 for their standard plans.
Amazon justified the price hike, “To bring you even more material and new features, we are updating the price of selected Amazon Music Unlimited Plan.” A similar interpretation was given in August 2023 during the increase in the final price of the company.
With streaming services to increase prices in industries, customers now face difficult options when choosing a music platform. Do the additional materials and features of Amazon justify high costs, but the pricing reflects a widespread trend in the shift streaming industry.
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