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Peacock raises prices for the fourth time in four years, just in time for NFL season — but these workarounds are…

Peacock is raising its prices for the fourth time in four years
The new prices came into effect on August 18
As platforms increase their prices, viewers are sharing workarounds

One of the best streaming services is gearing up for another price hike, and NBCU’s Peacock is the latest platform to increase fees across all of its subscription models — marking the fourth price increase in four years.

The streamer announced the price increase on its support page, sharing that the new prices came into effect on August 18 for new and returning subscribers. If you’re already subscribed, your monthly fee will increase with your next billing date on or after September 17.

As mentioned, Peacock’s price increases apply to all of its tiers for both monthly and annual plans. The new fees are as follows:

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