No one likes ads, especially when you’re trying to watch a new series or movie on Amazon Prime Video – here’s how to go ad-freeand how much it’ll cost you.
Prime Video is one of the top platforms, especially with with hits likeReacher,Hazbin Hotel, and movies likeSaltburn– however, fans have been left with a bitter taste in their mouth after the latest move.
Amazon is now charging its subscribers a fee to go ad-free. Here’s everything to know and how to continue watching.
Amazon Prime Video is charging a new fee for ad-free streaming
Subscribers were warned in December that some changes would be made to their bills in order to stay ad-free – But it didn’t stop the outrage when they received emails notifying them of the new price increase of $2.99 (on top of the current monthly bill of $14.99) to get rid of the commercials, according toWIRED.
The official email read: “Starting Jan. 29, Prime Video movies and TV shows will include limited advertisements. This will allow us to continue investing in compelling content and keep increasing that investment over a long period of time. We aim to have meaningfully fewer ads than linear TV and other streaming TV providers.”
The new ad fee is an added sting after a number of price hikes. Subscribers have the choice to upgrade to an ad-free plan – but wanting to save a few bucks means trying to enjoy a movie marathon with endless ads.
Gabriela Silva was a Senior TV & Movies Writer on Dexerto’s US team, specializing in Netflix originals, K-Drama, and Disney+ shows. She also has bylines at ScreenRant, Pop Br, and Showbiz Cheat Sheet.
