{"id":812440,"date":"2024-12-16T22:25:09","date_gmt":"2024-12-17T04:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/want-to-avoid-the-youtube-tv-price-hike-this-trick-worked-for-me-eventually\/"},"modified":"2024-12-16T22:25:09","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T04:25:09","slug":"want-to-avoid-the-youtube-tv-price-hike-this-trick-worked-for-me-eventually","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2024\/12\/16\/want-to-avoid-the-youtube-tv-price-hike-this-trick-worked-for-me-eventually\/","title":{"rendered":"Want to avoid the YouTube TV price hike? This trick worked for me (eventually)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Last week, YouTube TV sent an email to subscribers<\/a> informing them about an upcoming price hike. While it’s only a $10 jump, this price is pushing some people — including myself — to the edge of canceling the service.<\/p>\n

Shortly after the news of the increase broke, I saw online chatter about a trick to avoid it. Threaten to cancel, the advice said, and you’ll get $10 off (meaning you’ll keep the current price) for 6 more months.<\/p>\n

Old tricks \u00a0<\/h2>\n

The practice of threatening to cancel to get a lower price is nothing new. It’s a dance I do annually with my internet provider<\/a>, SiriusXM radio, and my car insurance. It usually works with those companies, but would it work with YouTube TV?<\/p>\n

Also: The best live TV streaming services of 2024<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

I tapped into my account settings, then “Membership” and “Manage.” YouTube TV gave me option to pause or cancel. I proceeded with the cancellation process, hoping to receive the offer. Instead, I got a list of reasons to choose from. I selected “Cost” thinking I’d surely get the offer at this point. One more screen greeted me, asking if I was really sure. <\/em>Finally, here’s my chance to save, I thought, clicking that I was really sure.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Your subscription will end on Jan. 13” the next screen said.\u00a0<\/p>\n

I’ve been a member since 2019, and YouTube TV had let me slip away without this $10 savings I’d read about.<\/p>\n

Surprise twist<\/h2>\n

The thing is, I actually do use YouTube TV, so I sighed, agreed to pony up the extra $10 a month, and resubscribed (I didn’t lose any saved recordings or settings).\u00a0<\/p>\n

I was curious as to why some people were getting this offer and I wasn’t, so I decided to chat with customer service. After waiting less than 60 seconds to connect with an agent, I explained that I was on the edge of canceling, and that I’d seen other people mention a $10 savings. The agent asked for a moment to review my account.<\/p>\n

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Just a few minutes later, the agent replied with a promo code and walked me through the process of applying it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

At least for the next half year, YouTube TV’s price is staying put for me.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Of course, this isn’t guaranteed, and as more people attempt this trick, YouTube might pull the plug. If you’re looking for the chance to save a little money, it might just work for you too.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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