The leading streaming platforms now cost you $702 a year more than five years ago — and Disney+, Apple TV, and Peacock are the worst of the bunch
THE SO WHAT
Subscription fatigue is now quantified — $702 more per year forces households to actively prune services. Any recurring consumer product that can’t prove weekly value is exposed, and bundling or tiered access will matter more than marginal feature upgrades.
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