Can’t pay, won’t pay: impoverished streaming services are driving viewers back to piracy

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Can’t pay, won’t pay: impoverished streaming services are driving viewers back to piracy

www.theguardian.com

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As subscription costs rise and choice diminishes on legal sites, film and TV fans are turning to VPNs and illicit streamers, with Sweden – home of both Spotify and The Pirate Bay – leading the way

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The original was posted on /r/technology by /u/chrisdh79 on 2025-08-14 11:41:21+00:00.

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