Jul 26, 2022
Amazon Prime subscription price raised by £1 a month
Amazon is to raise the price of its Prime service for UK customers. From September, monthly subscriptions will go up £1 to £8.99 and annual membership will increase from £79 to £95.Amazon said the price rise was its first in the UK since 2014 and was due to "Increased inflation and operating costs". Amazon said the new pricing will begin from September, or at the customer's next membership renewal date - adding that switching to an annual plan or cancellation of membership is also an option. The increased competition in the entertainment streaming industry has led to more offerings for customers, leading to competitive pricing. It has a five-year deal to exclusively broadcast the US Open tennis tournament in the UK.The price rise comes months after Netflix increased the price of is plans in 2021 and 2022.
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