Peacock, the streaming service from NBCUniversal, will no longer offer its free tier to new customers. The change is due to Peacock’s shift in focus to its Premium offering, which will help the streaming service remain competitive in the marketplace. The free tier will still be available to existing users and those who cancel their paid subscriptions. The free tier was first introduced at Peacock’s launch in 2020 and provided users with limited access to the streaming service’s content library.
New customers will now be required to choose between the ad-supported Premium tier, costing $4.99 per month, or the Premium Plus tier, priced at $9.99 per month. The Premium tier provides full access to the content library, live sports, and NBC and Bravo shows, while the Premium Plus tier offers an ad-free experience, offline viewing, and a livestream of the local NBC channel.
This shift in focus comes after Peacock’s recent success with its paid subscriptions, reporting its best quarter since launch with the addition of 5 million paying subscribers in the fourth quarter of 2022. The streaming service now has 20 million subscribers, up from over 15 million in the previous quarter. The boost in paid subscribers was largely due to the FIFA World Cup, which was available on Peacock Premium and Telemundo.
Peacock launched around the same time as Disney+, HBO Max, and Apple TV+ but was the only one to offer a free tier. The company’s spokesperson confirmed that the paid subscription is more reflective of Peacock’s brand.
What is Peacock TV?
Peacock TV is a streaming service offered by NBCUniversal, providing users with access to a variety of television shows, movies, and live sports. Until recently, Peacock offers a free tier with limited content, as well as paid Premium and Premium Plus subscriptions that provide full access to the content library and additional features such as ad-free viewing and offline support. Launched in 2020, Peacock TV aims to compete with other popular streaming services such as Disney+, HBO Max, and Apple TV+.
Peacock Pricing and Plan
Peacock offers two paid subscription plans: Premium and Premium Plus.
The ad-supported Premium tier costs $4.99 per month and includes access to the full content library, live sports, and NBC and Bravo shows after they air on TV.
The Premium Plus tier costs $9.99 per month and offers an ad-free experience, offline viewing support, and a live stream of the local NBC channel.
In addition to these paid plans, Peacock also offers a free tier to existing users and those who cancel their paid subscriptions, however, it no longer offers the free tier to new customers.
Does Peacock still have a free tier?
Yes, Peacock still has a free tier, but it is only available to existing users and those who cancel their paid subscriptions. The free tier was originally introduced at Peacock’s launch, offering users limited access to the streaming service’s content library. However, Peacock no longer offers the free tier to new customers and instead focuses on its paid Premium and Premium Plus subscriptions.
The Premium tier costs $4.99 per month and includes access to the full content library, live sports, and NBC and Bravo shows after they air on TV, while the Premium Plus tier costs $9.99 per month and offers an ad-free experience, offline viewing support, and a live stream of the local NBC channel.
Peacock Premium $29.99 January Deal
Peacock is offering a discount on its Premium Annual subscription for a limited time. The deal is for a one-time payment of $29.99 (40% lower than the regular rate of $49.99/year) with the promo code “NEWYEAR23”.
This offer is only available for new customers and past customers and is only valid until February 7, 2023. The discount is for the ad-supported Premium plan and is not available for the ad-free Premium Plus tier.
The Premium plan costs $4.99 per month and includes 80,000 hours of content, live sports and events, NBC and Bravo shows and more. The Premium Plus plan costs $9.99 per month and includes everything in the Premium tier plus an ad-free experience, offline viewing, local NBC station and more. Get Peacock Premium $29.99 Deal
FAQs
Peacock has recently eliminated its free tier and is not planning to reinstate it in the near future. The current options for Peacock subscriptions are the ad-supported Premium plan for $4.99/month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan for $9.99/month.
No, Peacock does not currently offer a 30 day free trial. The current options for Peacock subscriptions are the ad-supported Premium plan for $4.99/month and the ad-free Premium Plus plan for $9.99/month.
Peacock used to have a free plan with limited content and ads, but it was later discontinued. Currently, Peacock offers two paid plans: Premium ($4.99/month) and Premium Plus ($9.99/month).
