Consumers face higher subscription costs as HP posts strong earnings and steps up share buybacks.

HP is once again raising prices for its Instant Ink subscription service. The move, effective from 24 April, adds up to 50% to some plans and comes amid growing criticism that HP is prioritising shareholders over customers.

In Switzerland, the 10-page plan will increase from CHF 2.25 to CHF 2.50 ($2.70/ €2.35), while the 700-page plan rises from CHF 32.50 to CHF 37.50 ($40.55/ €35.25). Over-page charges also go up, from CHF 1.00 to CHF 1.50 ($1.60/ €1.35) per 10 pages, according to Swiss tech site Digitec. In the US, the 15-page plan jumps to $1.79 (€1.65), with similar increases across other tiers, as reported by Reddit users.

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