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I’m slashing my TV streaming bills by 71% in 2025 with subscription hopping – here’s how

A person holding a remote to a TV screen showing the Disney Plus, Netflix and Prime Video logos.

The first time I used Netflix back in 2012, it blew my mind. A seemingly endless selection of films and TV shows, instantly available, for just $7.99 / £5.99 / AU$8.99 a month in one Netflix plan? Hell yes. This was the future. I was all-in.

Sadly, today the ruthless scythe of capitalism and shareholder-driven profit margins have ruined the party for us consumers. Today, I’m paying a comparatively eye-watering $22.99 / £17.99 / AU$25.99 a month for Netflix alone, not to mention the other best streaming service subscriptions for Disney Plus, Apple TV, and Amazon Prime Video.

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