Prime Video Raises Price on Ad-Free Tier, Now Called ‘Prime Video Ultra’
Ad-free Prime Video is about to cost more. While the previous ad-free plan was a $2.99 upcharge, that tier will cost $4.99/month starting April 10. Amazon is calling this tier “Prime Video Ultra.”
Ad-supported Prime Video itself is still included in any Amazon Prime membership at no extra cost.
$8.99/mo.
Here’s how everything will break down.
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Streaming Options/Features |
Included with a Prime Membership |
Prime Video Ultra |
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Includes thousands of premium movies, TV series, and live sports from the NFL, NBA, NASCAR, and The Masters |
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HD (High Definition) |
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) |
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Dolby Vision |
(newly available) |
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Download capabilities (offline) |
50 downloads for offline viewing (up from 25) |
100 downloads for offline viewing (up from 25) |
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Concurrent streams |
4 streams (up from 3) |
5 streams (up from 3) |
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Ad-free |
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UHD/4K |
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Dolby Atmos |
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Price |
The Prime Video Benefit is included with a Prime membership. Prime membership is $14.99 a month/$139 a year. |
Starting April 10, $4.99/month. Prime or Prime Video subscription required. Customers who have an annual Prime membership plan can also opt to switch to the Prime Video Ultra annual plan at $45.99, a 23% discount from the monthly rate. |
What Are Some Ways to Save on Prime Video?
Amazon Prime is available at a lower price in a few key circumstances.
Make Sure You’re Not Double-Paying
You generally just need one Prime account per household. Amazon allows you to share Prime benefits with one adult and up to four kids in your home. To share your benefits, visit your Family Settings.
Prime for Young Adults
If you know someone 18-24 years old, they can gat a 6-month free trial of Amazon Prime. That includes Prime Video for free. When they sign up, they’ll get 5% cash back on beauty, apparel, electronics, and more.
Young adults get Grubhub+ included—which saves $120 per year.
After the free trial, the service renews at $7.49/month. You also have the choice to sign up for $69/year.
$7.49/mo.
Prime Access
Prime Access is a discounted version of the Prime membership, available to eligible government assistance recipients or income-verified customers. It offers all the same benefits as the full-price Prime membership, but at half the cost—just $6.99/month.
Who is Eligible for Prime Access?
You can access this benefit if you’re part of one of these programs.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
- Medicaid
- Direct Express Debit Card (DE)
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC)
- Tribal Assistance Eligibility Letter (TTANF)
- Puerto Rico’s Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP)
$6.99/mo.
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