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Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus

Disney is looking into launching a free streaming option. When asked about Disney's plans for free, ad-supported streaming during an earnings call on Wednesday, Disney CEO Josh D'Amaro confirmed the company is "exploring a free product for consumers." D'Amaro added that a free tier will help drive growth and expand the streaming service's reach "to […]

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Disney says it’s ‘exploring’ adding a free tier to Disney Plus

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