US streaming-TV bills stack up with Disney, Apple, Netflix


  • TECH
  • Thursday, 12 Sep 2019

New arrivals to the market, from Walt Disney Co to Apple Inc, are pricing their streaming platforms ever-lower to squeeze into the monthly budgets of viewers who embraced online TV as an alternative to cable services. — AFP

With all the new streaming-TV services about to make their debut, couch potatoes will be more tempted than ever to cut the cord and buy the services they prefer a la carte. But the menu is getting crowded.

New arrivals to the market, from Walt Disney Co to Apple Inc, are pricing their streaming platforms ever-lower to squeeze into the monthly budgets of viewers who embraced online TV as an alternative to cable services. On Sept 10, Apple said it would charge US$4.99 (RM19.90) a month for TV+, a package of movies and shows with stars like Jennifer Aniston and Jason Momoa.

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Just RM5 per month.

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RM13.90/month
RM5/month

Billed as RM5/month for the 1st 6 months then RM13.90 thereafters.

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RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

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