With several new streaming services launching this year and next year, the companies involved are offering enticing deals to sign up for free.
Until now, the streaming space has been dominated byand its 150+ million global subscribers. But newcomers are starting to experiment with a "freemium" model where customers can get in for free or cheap at first. The hope is they like what they see enough to start paying later on.Apple will give customers a free year of Apple TV+ when they buy a new iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple TV box. Subscribers to Apple Music's student plan also get the TV service for free.
Comcast is expected to give away an ad-supported version of its Peacock streaming service to everyone,That's a lot of free stuff! A special congrats if you're a Verizon Wireless subscriber who bought a new iPhone and also subscribes to HBO — you just hit the jackpot of free content. The free offers should help each service grow at a faster clip than Netflix ever did. Apple, for example, will likely sell about 100 million gadgets eligible for the free year of Apple TV+ by the end of the quarter. Verizon already has over 150 million wireless subscribers. Even if a modest percentage of those customers take the free offers, Disney+ and Apple TV+ will have tens of millions of subscribers within months.
Netflix's new streaming rivals are signalling that they've adopted the same strategy: Get subscribers in with a broad offering of engaging stuff to watch for cheap, then gradually raise the price over time. The deals may sound good today, but the streaming business is expensive and these companies have to make money somehow. AT&T, for example, said it expects HBO Max to be profitable in 2025.
In an increasingly crowded streaming space, it's going to be impossible for everyone to be a winner. Something will have to give. We already saw the first casualty in the streaming wars on Oct. 29 when Sony announced it wouldSo binge while you still can. The free ride's not going to last forever.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
'For All Mankind' Cast Describes the Apple TV Plus Drama in 10 SecondsET caught up with the cast at the 'For All Mankind' premiere and tasked them with a very important mission!
Weiterlesen »
Factbox: How to watch Apple TV+, Apple's entry in the streaming warsApple Inc unveils its streaming entertainment service, Apple TV+, in more than 1...
Weiterlesen »
'TV's Top 5': 'The Morning Show' Boss on Matt Lauer Comparisons, Pressure to Launch Apple TV+During this week's podcast, hosts Daniel Fienberg and Lesley Goldberg also discuss the insanity surrounding 'Game of Thrones' and its former showrunners as well as HBO Max's big (and confusing) presentation to investors.
Weiterlesen »
What to watch today: Jobs Friday, Trump bolts NYC for Florida and Apple TV+ launchesU.S. stock futures were pointing to a rebound at Friday's open ahead of the government's before-the-bell release of its October employment report.
Weiterlesen »
Here’s Everything To Know About The Launch Of Apple TV+Apple TV+ will rely on a few original shows rather than a wide array of content.
Weiterlesen »
What You Should Actually Watch on Apple TV PlusCome for the Jen An/Reese Witherspoon face-off, stay for Emily Dickinson chugging opium.
Weiterlesen »