Pain points

Streaming costs $69/month on average; 41% cite subscription fatigue

The average US household pays for 5.2 subscriptions at $69 monthly. Forty-one percent report subscription fatigue, and 39% plan to cancel at least one service within six months. The top five ad-free packages have climbed from $62 (2021) to $78 (2026), a 26% increase.

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