2023-07-20 07:35:00
YouTube has announced that Premium and Music plans will receive a price increase within the United States.
That is, an individual subscription to YouTube Premium for new users now costs $13.99 per month (compared to $11.99). With no change, new members get a three-month free trial to enjoy ad-free viewing, background video playback, and access to original YouTube content like exclusive shows and movies.
Meanwhile, the annual plan went up from $119.99 to $139.99 per year, which represents a $20 raise. So, as of now, the annual plan saves the user about $27 as opposed to the monthly plan.
The increase comes just months after YouTube introduced new premium benefits for members, such as an improved 1080p HD video quality setting, video queuing for Android phone and tablet owners, and a continue watching feature that allows users to continue watching. where they left off when switching devices.
The cost of the YouTube Premium family plan remains unchanged at $22.99 per month — this had already been increased in October.
In the case of YouTube Music, the increase was US$ 1. What previously cost US$ 9.99 is now US$ 10.99.
In a press release (via Android Central), YouTube said, “We’re updating the pricing for YouTube Premium and YouTube Music Premium subscribers in the US to continue offering great services and features. We believe this new price reflects the value of YouTube Premium, which allows subscribers to enjoy YouTube ad-free, in the background and offline, uninterrupted playback and access to over 100 million songs with the YouTube Music app.”
The service also confirmed that the price change will also take effect for current subscribers in the US on its next billing cycle.
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