Apple Music Raises Subscriptions, Citing Higher Licensing Costs

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Apple Music is hiking its subscription prices in multiple markets (including the U.S.), marking the service’s first rate increase since 2022. The individual plan rises from $10.99 to $11.99/month, the family plan from $16.99 to $19.99/month (up to six accounts), and the student plan from $5.99 to $6.99/month, with Apple citing higher music licensing costs. The increases accompany other price moves in streaming and leave Apple Music still cheaper than Spotify on the main tiers.
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