Google gives a shock to YouTube users, watching ad-free videos becomes expensive

YouTube Premium / Google gives a shock to YouTube users, watching ad-free videos becomes expensive
YouTube Premium - Google gives a shock to YouTube users, watching ad-free videos becomes expensive
YouTube Premium: In a surprising move, Google has increased the subscription rates for YouTube Premium in India, impacting millions of users across the country. Effective immediately, all plans—monthly, quarterly, and annual—will cost significantly more. This change means users will now face higher costs to enjoy ad-free content on the platform.

Updated YouTube Premium Rates

Google India has announced the revised rates on the YouTube Premium website. The price hike affects individual, student, and family plans, with increases reaching up to Rs 200. Here’s a breakdown of the new pricing:

Student Plan: The monthly subscription for students has risen from Rs 79 to Rs 89, marking a Rs 10 increase.

Individual Monthly Plan: This plan has jumped from Rs 129 to Rs 149, an increase of Rs 20.

Family Plan: Previously priced at Rs 189 per month, the family plan will now cost Rs 299, reflecting a substantial Rs 110 increase.

Prepaid Plan Adjustments

The revised rates for prepaid plans are as follows:

Individual Monthly Prepaid Plan:** Increased from Rs 139 to Rs 159, a Rs 20 rise.

Individual Quarterly Prepaid Plan:** The cost has gone up from Rs 399 to Rs 459, an additional Rs 60.

Individual Annual Prepaid Plan:** Users will now pay Rs 1490, up from Rs 1290, an increase of Rs 200.

Impact on Users

This price hike could impact many users who rely on YouTube Premium for an uninterrupted viewing experience. The increase comes without any detailed explanation from Google, leaving users to adjust their budgets or reconsider their subscription choices.

With these new rates, Google appears to be positioning YouTube Premium as a more premium service, but it remains to be seen how this will affect user retention and overall satisfaction.

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