There Could Be a Free, ad-Supported Disney+ on the Way

There could be a free, ad-supported Disney+ on the way

If you have been tempted by the idea of Disney+ but have been put off by the price, there could be some good news. Disney is said to be considering adding a new ad-supported tier to its subscription offerings. Setting it apart from other streaming services, it is said that the approach taken by the company could mean that the ad-supported tier of Disney+ is free of charge. No other major streaming service offers this option. The move would be an…

Disney Weighs Free Streaming Tier to Counter YouTube's Grip on Viewers

Disney is weighing a radical step for its flagship streaming service. A free, ad-supported tier on Disney+ could soon give viewers limited access to its vast library without any subscription fee. The idea surfaced in an internal town hall this month, where executives openly discussed ways to pull in audiences drifting toward no-cost platforms. Adam Smith, Disney’s chief product and technology officer, raised the possibility during the meeting. H…

'We're so close to the streamers inventing television': Disney+ is reportedly thinking about a fully free tier supported by adverts

Disney+ is reportedly mulling over a completely free tier with adsThe cheapest tier already includes some advertsWe're seeing streaming platforms become more like traditional TVThe line between streaming platforms and traditional TV continues to blur: there's a fresh report that Disney+ is considering adding a free tier to its platform, completely supported by ads, so some shows and movies could be watched without paying anything.This comes from…

Free Version Of Disney+ Being Considered

Disney is reportedly considering the possibility of launching a free version of its Disney+ SVOD service. Business Insider reports that the Mouse House is discussing ways for the studio to make some content accessible on Disney+ without a paywall. The talk came during a streaming town hall on Thursday afternoon where product and tech chief Adam Smith reportedly spoke about enabling free-tier content. No timeline was given, nor any indication of…