Subscriptions are available for almost everything digital: Movie watching, fitness tracking and software running, cloud storage, online shopping, and cloud storing all happen on a monthly basis.
A few subscriptions can help you save a lot of money. It's possible to cut down on your spending. Below are some ideas.
Look for other deals
Apple One bundles multiple subscriptions together. Photograph: Apple via David Nield
It's easy to let your digital subscriptions go, month after month. Without checking if there are any better options.
For obvious reasons, the services you have signed up for won't always advertise lower offers to you. Keep an eye on tech news and deals by the day. Spotify has recently launched a $0.99 per-month Plus tier, which keeps the ads, but removes some restrictions.
You should be aware of all the tiers that you have to choose from when you upgrade your existing services. Netflix currently offers three plans with different video quality. Every cloud storage app has multiple pricing tiers.
Deals are often included with other purchases, such as the 6 month free Disney Plus with certain Verizon packages. To find out what is currently available, check with your provider, your broadband supplier or your local car dealership. Many apps and services also offer discounts for students if you are in education.
You might be able to stop and then come back
Netflix will retain your account history for a period of 10 months after you cancel. Photograph: Netflix via David Nield
Many digital subscriptions can be cancelled and restarted easily. This is because these companies understand that long-term commitments can be frustrating so it's easy to cancel and restart any subscription.
