Summary

In 2024, Americans spent 23% less on streaming services, averaging $42.38 per month, down from $55.04 in 2023.

Factors include "streaming fatigue," with 27.8% overwhelmed by the number of apps, and increased spending on cable/satellite TV, which rose 11% to $89.29 monthly.

Many switched to cheaper ad-supported streaming options, which hit a record 43% of subscriptions.

The average American now has two streaming services, watches four hours daily, and 26.5% share accounts with others, reflecting shifting viewing and spending habits.

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[–] 26 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Don't forget paying for the privilege of watching commercials. That caused me to cancel 2 subs this year.

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  • [–] 4 points 2 years ago

    When people talk about runaway capitalism, this is a good example. I tried to watch something on Amazon Prime because I had briefly subscribed to it. No lie: six commercials before it started, and ad breaks throughout! This was on a service that I was paying for! Enshittification in full effect. Fuck these giant, greedy corporations, too much revenue will never be enough...

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  • [–] 2 points 2 years ago

    I paid for the 4 screen 4k subscription for Netflix for ages, one of the reasons being that I could share my account with a good friend who was a student.

    Then they decided to dictate who I can share with despite the fact that I’m paying for the ability to view on four screens simultaneously.

    Now on the rare occasions I want to watch anything I find alternative ways.

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