By: Norman Corrion
BAY COUNTY – If you haven’t looked at streaming options recently, you are likely wasting money – here are some ways to save.
Research bundle options on your favorite services; news ones are constantly forming like Disney’s trio bundle with Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for $15.99. Students can also find discounts or special bundles like the student Spotify and Hulu $5.99 plan.
Many devices like smart TVs or Roku boxes include free, often ad-supported, streaming channels. New streaming sticks or boxes often come with free trial or promotional subscriptions.
Research the ad and ad free options; many services offer ad-supported options, and your time can be more valuable than the discount. Consider free services – some, like Tubi, won’t even require an account or subscription.
Add up the cost of all your streaming services because cutting the cord may no longer be cheaper. Check out cable provider deals; many offer free streaming services in their packages.
One Delta student, Racquel Hernandez-Alaniz, suggests using an app to track and be aware of your monthly subscriptions.
Delta’s assistant bookstore manager, Daniel Franke, recommends canceling services you don’t use on a regular basis and then checking them every couple of months to see if the content is worth resubscribing to.
Jackson county resident, Ryan Walker, looks for free or discounted options and tries to cancel them before the full charges start. If Walker can’t get a good deal, he will see if friends or family members will share accounts.
Here is a table of some popular services we researched to help you start considering options.
