US Consumer Attitudes on Streaming 2025

Viewers Grapple With Subscription Price Increases and Ad Fatigue

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Streaming’s new reality is testing viewers as rising prices, heavier ad loads, and uneven experiences push them to reassess what they keep. Value, tolerance, and convenience now drive the fight for attention.
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This report tracks how rising prices, growing ad fatigue, and uneven user experience (UX) are reshaping streaming behavior. It shows the tension between cost and experience as viewers reevaluate services and shift toward options that deliver clear value.

Key Question: How is consumer sentiment changing in regard to streaming video services?

Key Stat: Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services gained nearly 8 percentage points YoY in perceived quality, according to TiVo.

authors

Ross Benes

Contributors

Rahul Chadha
Director, Report Editing
Sakina Thanawala
Copy Editor
Emman Velasco
Chart Editor
Max Willens
Ali Young
Senior Copy Editor and Manager of Content Operations
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US Consumer Attitudes on Streaming 2025