The move follows similar increases from YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Netflix, Max, Paramount+ and more
. This is the first time the streamer has raised the cost of their premium, ad-free subscription since launching in the U.S. in 2011. S0, yes—if you’re wondering, things weren’t always this bad.From now on, Spotify’s premium individual plan will cost $10.99 per month, a $1 increase. The duo plan will increase by
$2 to $14.99 per month and the streamer’s family and student plans will each go up $1 to $16.99 and $5.99 per month in turn. The free, ad-supported plan will remain as is. “The market landscape has continued to evolve since we launched... These updates will help us continue to deliver value to fans and artists on our platform,” the streamer said in aMonday. The new cost matches rivals Apple Music and Amazon Music, which each charge $10.99 for their monthly plans
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