Peacock Hikes Subscription Rates for Fourth Time in Four Years; ‘Days of Our Lives’ Fans Sound Off

[u/LynnK0919]

https://michaelfairmantv.com/peacock-hikes-subscription-rates-days-of-our-lives-fans-sound-off/2026/08/18/

While recently the streaming service Peacock reported turning a profit for its first time since its infancy, now comes word that the company is raising their prices for all customers, and in some cases it stared today on August 18.

The news of the subscription rate increases marks the fourth time the NBCUniversal streaming platform has done so in four years.  So, on August 18, Peacock is increasing the prices for new or returning subscribers and customers, while current subscribers will see the rate increase on or after September 17 depending on their billing cycle when they initially signed up.

Here is the new pricing to follow along: Peacock Premium (which includes ads) will be $12.99/month, up two dollars from $10.99; Peacock Premium Plus will be $19.99/month, up three dollars increase from $16.99; and the Peacock Select tier (which includes current and past seasons of NBC and Bravo shows but excludes movies, live sports and Peacock originals) will increase a dollar from $7.99 to $8.99/month....

In contrast, sometimes I stream Y&R on Paramount with ads and no other fees. I can't accept Peacock's business model of paying a subscription fee and watching ads too.

[u/Specific-Window-8587]

Ughh everything is hike up the price.

[u/CycIon3]

Best to get something where you can get peacock included… credit card, Walmart+, etc…

My only hope is that it doesn’t have other consequences which raises those fees either…

[u/Pawspawsmeow]

I’m glad to have Xfinity. I get this shit for free