

The company didn’t really explain why the costs are going up. However, Spotify began rolling out the family plan in other markets in October, and later noted (Opens in a new window) that its users did not abandon Spotify as a result. Naturally, some users are peeved after the company sent out emails on Monday notifying them about the higher fee. However, the Family Plan in the UK gets a bigger hike, going from £14.99 to £16.99, which converts into $23.60.

For example, in the UK, the Student plan is going from £4.99 to £5.99 per month, while the Duo plan increases from £12.99 to £13.99. That's not the case overseas, where certain markets will also see a price hike on April 30. In the US, the music-streaming service is raising the price of the family plan from $14.99 to $15.99 on Friday, April 30. (A family plan can serve six users.) Prices for its other plans, including the base $9.99-per-month Premium plan, will remain the same in the states. If you’re on a Spotify Family plan, get ready to pay a little more. (Photo Illustration by Pavlo Gonchar/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication.How to Record the Screen on Your Windows PC or Mac.How to Convert YouTube Videos to MP3 Files.How to Save Money on Your Cell Phone Bill.How to Free Up Space on Your iPhone or iPad.How to Block Robotexts and Spam Messages.
