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Amazon Debuts $30 Streaming Bundle That Includes Starz, BritBox, AMC+, MGM+ and PBS Masterpiece In One Place
Amazon is offering a Prime Video bundle that combines five streaming services for $29.99 a month, with a seven-day free trial. The deal cuts the combined monthly price by 39% compared with subscribing to each service separately, and makes their programmes searchable in one place through Prime Video.
The bundle includes AMC+ Premium, BritBox Standard, MGM+, PBS Masterpiece and Starz. After the trial, customers are charged the monthly fee and can cancel at any time. The services span shows such as “The Walking Dead”, “FROM”, “Outlander”, “Sherlock” and “Downton Abbey”.
In short
- Five streaming services for $29.99 a month
- A seven-day free trial is available
- Amazon says the bundle saves 39%
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The case for
The bundle offers a substantial discount for viewers who want several of these services, while making their programmes easier to find in one place. A single subscription and the option to cancel at any time may also make it simpler to manage than separate memberships.
The case against
The bundle costs $29.99 a month, so viewers who want only one or two services may pay for access they do not need; separate subscriptions could suit them better. Putting the services in one place may also make Prime Video a more central gateway to their viewing, which some customers may prefer to avoid in favour of managing subscriptions directly.
Explained simply
Streaming services sell access to films and television programmes, usually through monthly subscriptions. Some specialise in particular kinds of viewing: BritBox focuses on British programmes, while services such as Starz, AMC+ and MGM+ offer a mix of drama, films and other shows; PBS Masterpiece features period dramas and adaptations.
Amazon’s Prime Video is both a streaming service and a place where customers can find and subscribe to other channels. Bringing several services into one bundle means viewers can search their programmes through Prime Video and pay one monthly price for access. The offer matters to people weighing the convenience of one account against the cost of separate subscriptions.
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