Netflix, Prime Video's rival Tubi offers lakhs of movies, shows for free
Tubi from Fox Corporation is offering a vast library for free to its subscribers. However, unlike Netflix and Prime Video, Tubi does not have any ad-free offer for viewers.
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Netflix, Prime Video's rival Tubi is offering more than 200,000 movies and TV episodes for its viewers. Tubi is also offering "free forever" as there is no subscription fee required for watching the streaming platform's content.
Tubi can be used in Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, iOS, Xfinity X1, Xbox, Roku, PlayStation, Sony Smart TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, The web. Users need to register for free and create an account. Tubi has 80 million active users per month, as per a report on Dexerto.
Tubi advertisement-supported platform from Fox Corporation. It does not have any ad-free offer. Tubi is currently available in the US, Australia and Canada.
Meanwhile, Paramount Global has decided to raise subscription rates for its flagship streaming services, the media giant said earlier in June.
The Paramount+ with Showtime plan will cost $12.99 a month, with a hike of $1, effective August 20 for new users and September 20 for existing customers.
The Paramount+ Essential subscription rate will increase by $2, to $7.99 a month for new subscribers, effective August 20. However, current users of the plan will continue to pay $5.99 per month. The subscription price of the limited Paramount+ commercial option will increase by $1, to $7.99 for current customers from September 20.
Paramount co-CEOs told employees earlier in June that the company will focus on transforming its streaming business, reducing costs and divesting some assets to help pay its debts, according to an email seen by Reuters.
Its streaming service, which is smaller than its rivals', has more than 71 million subscribers, compared with Netflix's 269.60 million.
Comcast's Peacock streaming service also announced a rate revision in April for its premium and premium-plus plans. Warner Bros Discovery is also looking to raise prices for its Max streaming platform, Bloomberg News reported in May.
Q2. What about monthly users of Tubi?
A2. Tubi has 80 million active users per month, as per a report on Dexerto.
Tubi can be used in Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, iOS, Xfinity X1, Xbox, Roku, PlayStation, Sony Smart TVs, Samsung Smart TVs, The web. Users need to register for free and create an account. Tubi has 80 million active users per month, as per a report on Dexerto.
Tubi advertisement-supported platform from Fox Corporation. It does not have any ad-free offer. Tubi is currently available in the US, Australia and Canada.
Meanwhile, Paramount Global has decided to raise subscription rates for its flagship streaming services, the media giant said earlier in June.
The Paramount+ with Showtime plan will cost $12.99 a month, with a hike of $1, effective August 20 for new users and September 20 for existing customers.
The Paramount+ Essential subscription rate will increase by $2, to $7.99 a month for new subscribers, effective August 20. However, current users of the plan will continue to pay $5.99 per month. The subscription price of the limited Paramount+ commercial option will increase by $1, to $7.99 for current customers from September 20.
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Paramount co-CEOs told employees earlier in June that the company will focus on transforming its streaming business, reducing costs and divesting some assets to help pay its debts, according to an email seen by Reuters.
Its streaming service, which is smaller than its rivals', has more than 71 million subscribers, compared with Netflix's 269.60 million.
Comcast's Peacock streaming service also announced a rate revision in April for its premium and premium-plus plans. Warner Bros Discovery is also looking to raise prices for its Max streaming platform, Bloomberg News reported in May.
FAQs
Q1. What is Tubi?ADVERTISEMENT
A1. Tubi advertisement-supported platform from Fox Corporation. It does not have any ad-free offer.Q2. What about monthly users of Tubi?
A2. Tubi has 80 million active users per month, as per a report on Dexerto.
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