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Netflix to launch £4.99 monthly plan but you'll have to watch adverts - here's what's happening

Netflix is to launch a new plan on 3 November, which at £4.99 a month will be its cheapest offering. However, adverts will interrupt your viewing. Below we explain what's changing and analyse how the new plan compares.

13 October 2022

Paramount's UK streaming service launches today – here’s how it compares

Paramount has launched a new streaming service, Paramount+. From today (22 June), users can stream TV programmes and films for £6.99 a month or for £69.90 a year after a seven-day free trial. Here’s how it compares to other streaming services, including Apple+ and Netflix.

22 June 2022

Virgin Media offers automatic discounts to customers put on hold – but wait to speak to someone in person as you may get a better deal

Virgin Media is offering automated discounts to cable customers put on hold who call up seeking a price cut, MoneySavingExpert.com has learned, although we've also heard of users securing far better deals if they stay on the line and haggle in person.

19 January 2022

Plusnet customers to lose certain YouView TV channels and services from 1 November - but you can cancel penalty-free now

Thousands of Plusnet customers who have its YouView TV box will lose access to certain channels and features, including BT Sport, from 1 November as the provider is scrapping the service. But those who wish to cancel their TV and broadband contracts now, ahead of the shake-up, can do so penalty-free.

6 September 2021

Plusnet to double the price of BT Sport

Plusnet is to double the price of its BT Sport add-on from £5 to £10 a month in September

14 August 2019

Now TV's cinema pass prices have gone up – check if you can beat the hike

Thousands of Now TV customers will see a price rise of £2 a month after the firm upped the cost of its cinema pass - but you may still be able to beat the hike

17 April 2019

Sky Go and Now TV customers can now stream to six devices

Sky TV and Now TV customers can now register to stream on six different devices, up from four devices previously

29 March 2019