Service YouTube has increased subscription prices for YouTube Premium users in the United States. This news is important because after the increase in the price in the home country (USA), the price of the service generally rises very quickly around the world. It was similar with Netflix subscription which first rose in price in the USA, then in Europe, and finally in Serbia.
The new YouTube Premium price is already valid for new subscribers, while existing users will see the changes at the beginning of June. In fact, the increased subscription comes with the first subsequent monthly bill.
The individual plan now costs $15.99 per month or $159.99 annually. That’s an increase from the previous $13.99 or $139.99. The family package went up from $22.99 to $26.99 per month. He even raised the price of the student package. The subscription for it is now 8.99 dollars, instead of the previous 7.99. As you can see – the price increase is around 15% or even more, depending on the package.
YouTube PremiumThe YouTube Premium Lite package also became more expensive
The price increase also affected the recently restarted one Lite version of the servicewhich also now costs $8.99 per month, down from $7.99.
Unlike the standard YouTube Premium package, which removes ads, allows background playback, content downloads and access to the YouTube Music service, the Lite version does not include the music platform and can still display ads in music videos, videos, shorts content and even in search results.
For more information about the YouTube Premium price increase and package changes, the company directed users to the Help section, writes Droid-Life.