The YouTube Premium plan in the US has been increased by $2 to $13.99 per month.
ISLAMABAD: YouTube, the popular video streaming platform, announces its first price hike since 2018 for premium plans in the United States. Users might expect a change with the updated monthly and annual subscriptions.
YouTube has increased prices on its monthly and annual premium plans in the United States. This is happening for the first time since the subscription service’s launch in 2018.
The YouTube Premium plan will now cost $13.99 a month in the US, representing a $2 increase from before. YouTube has raised the price of the annual plan by $20 to $139.99.
YouTube stated that members who subscribed five years ago, including those who originally signed up through Google Play, will receive three more months of subscription at the old price.
In April, YouTube introduced new features for its premium users, such as the ability to host Google Meet sessions to watch videos together with others.
Furthermore, YouTube has increased the price of YouTube Music by $1 to $10.99 in the US. This change comes in line with other music streaming services like Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Tidal, which have also implemented similar price increases.
These changes are part of the platform’s efforts to enhance user experience and adapt to market trends.
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