Streaming Platforms for Movies and Series
Watching movies and series now largely depends on streaming platforms that enable content consumption from the comfort of our homes, offices, or any location with a smartphone.
However, in recent years, the number of streaming services has proliferated, and many now offer live sports or cultural events like concerts alongside movies and series.
As the variety of streaming services grew, so did the different packages available within each, offering varying limitations and benefits based on price.
Movie and Series Streaming Platforms
Each platform offers multiple packages, with premium plans providing benefits such as ad-free viewing, higher content quality, or exclusive movies and series.
- Netflix: Offers three plans – a standard plan with ads in 1080p (HD) for two simultaneous devices, a standard plan without ads and unlimited content, and a premium plan in 4K with four simultaneous devices. Costs are 119, 249, and 329 pesos per month.
- Prime Video: Has two plans – one with ads for 99 pesos per month and another ad-free plan for 149 pesos.
- Max (HBO): Offers a basic plan with ads for 149 pesos, a standard ad-free plan for 199 pesos, and a premium plan with higher quality content and more devices for 249 pesos.
- Disney+: Provides a standard plan with ads for 149 pesos, a plan without ads, and a premium plan in 4K for more devices at 319 pesos.
Some platforms no longer allow sharing accounts with non-household members or limit the number of simultaneous streaming devices; additional member costs range from 59 to 131 pesos per month.
Music Streaming
To listen to music, podcasts, or even watch music videos on mobile devices, a subscription to an audio streaming platform is necessary.
- Spotify: Most popular among consumers, offering four plans – an individual plan for 129 pesos, a student plan for 69 pesos, a duo plan for 169 pesos, and a family plan for 199 pesos.
- Apple Music: Designed for Apple users, with three plans – a student plan for 69 pesos, an individual plan for 129 pesos, and a family plan for 199 pesos.
- YouTube Music: Offers student, individual, and family plans for 69, 129, and 199 pesos per month.
Preventing Ghost Expenses from Streaming Services
It’s common to subscribe to multiple streaming services, especially for movies. Experts advise evaluating usage frequency and whether the cost justifies the value received.
- Profeco Recommendation: Before subscribing to streaming services, check if it’s included in your internet or cable TV monthly fees to avoid double payments.
- IFT Recommendation: If you subscribe to a platform solely for a series, sports games, or specific content, don’t hesitate to subscribe and unsubscribe as needed.
Key Questions and Answers
- Q: How many streaming services should I subscribe to? A: Evaluate your usage frequency and the value you receive from each service to avoid unnecessary subscriptions.
- Q: Can I share my streaming account with non-household members? A: Some platforms no longer allow sharing, while others may charge additional fees for extra members.
- Q: How can I avoid double payments? A: Check if your streaming services are included in your internet or cable TV monthly fees.
- Q: What should I do if a platform’s pricing changes? A: You should be informed of any changes and given the option to cancel before they take effect.
