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Western Europe streaming subscription trends

Entities: Danmarks Radio · Pluto TV · Netflix · Filmstriben

Overview

In late June 2026 the Dutch market recorded streaming revenue surpassing traditional TV for the first time, driven by a 10 % rise in on‑demand earnings and Netflix’s 2025 price increase that lifted its share to roughly 15 % of the TV‑video market. By mid‑July, Denmark and Sweden showed comparable dynamics: Danish plans ranged from 69 kr to 149 kr, while Swedish basic packages fell between 89 kr and 129 kr, with premium sport‑film bundles up to 699 kr. Competition grew, offering more choices even as overall subscription costs remained high relative to earlier years.

A later July 2026 snapshot revealed that Netflix’s May 2026 23 % price hike in Denmark raised the basic tier to 109 DKK and the premium tier to 189 DKK. The increase spurred interest in free, legal alternatives such as Pluto TV (ad‑supported), DRTV (funded by the license fee), and Filmstriben (library‑card access). Concurrently, Danish broadcasters and telecoms continued to bundle TV channels, streaming services like Viaplay or HBO Max, and broadband, with the most basic packages priced around 99–100 DKK per month. The data illustrate an ongoing shift toward streaming dominance in Western Europe, marked by rising prices, intensified competition, and a growing role for free services as consumers react to premium price adjustments.

Timeline

  1. 4 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Denmark's TV streaming market shifts as Netflix hikes prices

    Netflix's 23% price rise in Denmark drives interest to free services like Pluto TV, DRTV and Filmstriben, while TV packages ranging from 99 DKK to premium bundles remain available.

  2. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Streaming subscription costs in Denmark and Sweden

    Denmark and Sweden see a competitive streaming market with monthly plans from 69 kr to 699 kr, shorter free trials and generally lower prices than in previous years.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Netherlands streaming services surpass TV revenue as subscription prices climb

    Dutch streaming revenue topped TV for the first time in Q1 2026, driven by Netflix’s price hike, while households now spend €45‑70 monthly on multiple streaming services, outpacing traditional cable costs.

Sources

komputer.dk · laxperformance.com · migogkbh.dk · nieuws.nl · pctidningen.se · semplice.it · welingelichtekringen.nl