A US federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Prime Video subscribers who objected to the addition of ads on the platform unless they paid an extra $2.99 per month.
The subscribers argued that their $139 annual Amazon Prime membership promised an ad-free viewing experience and that the change was unfair.
Judge Barbara Jacobs Rothstein ruled that Amazon did not break any terms. She pointed out that the service agreement allows Amazon to change certain features over time, including adding advertisements.
The judge also noted that Amazon offered customers a choice: continue with ads or pay a small monthly fee to remove them.
The ad-supported version of Prime Video began in January 2024, making the $2.99 upgrade optional for those who want to watch without interruptions.
No response has been made yet by the plaintiffs’ legal team, and it’s unclear whether they plan to appeal the decision.
The ruling confirms that companies like Amazon can make certain changes to their services, as long as those changes fall within what customers agreed to in the original terms.
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