Basic subscribers will either have to move to Standard plans costing more, or take Basic with ads at a lower rate.
Stan Basic which has retailed at $12 a month in SD quality is to be discontinued in August, replaced with Basic with Ads at $9.99 per month in HD.
The Standard tier has also had a price increase of 99 cents now at $17.99 while the Premium price lifts from $22 to $23.99.
A Nine Spokesperson said, “Stan is evolving its subscription offering to provide customers with greater choice and flexibility in how they access entertainment and sport. As part of these changes, we’re reducing the price of our Basic plan to $9.99 per month, introducing advertising and upgrading it to HD streaming.”
A TVT reader who is a Basic subscriber revealed, “They’re offering to upgrade me to Stan Standard for 12 months at no additional cost.”
Stan’s recent price changes last took place in July 2025, November 2024, and March 2024.