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flag Rising streaming prices push Canadians toward ad-supported plans, boosting revenue and accelerating the decline of traditional TV.

flag Canadians are increasingly choosing ad-supported streaming plans as subscription prices rise, according to the 2025 Couch Potato Report. flag The top 10 streaming services raised prices by an average of 7% in 2025, prompting consumers to shift toward lower-cost, ad-included tiers. flag Netflix and Disney Plus increased fees for ad-free options while maintaining cheaper ad-supported plans. flag Bell Media’s Crave saw a 26% subscription surge to 4.6 million users, driven by original content. flag Streaming revenue reached $4.8 billion in 2025, up 15%, and is projected to hit $5.35 billion in 2026, surpassing traditional TV. flag Traditional cable and satellite subscriptions declined by 4%, with 48.5% of households now without a traditional TV service—up from 46% in 2024—and expected to reach 57% by 2028.

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