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Attached: 1 image #YouTubePremium is raising subscription prices globally, with hikes of 30-50% in over a dozen countries, including Ireland, Netherlands, Switzerland, Sweden, Colombia, Indonesia, Thailand, and Italy. Users may consider cheaper alternatives for their streaming needs. https://alternativeto.net/news/2024/9/youtube-premium-is-getting-a-huge-price-hike-in-a-dozen-countries-sparking-user-backlash/

YouTube Premium users across the globe are facing significant price hikes as Google increases subscription costs in over a dozen countries. This follows earlier price jumps in various regions, including the United States last summer. The latest increases vary by region, with some countries experiencing hikes between 30% to 50%. For instance, in Ireland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Italy, the Family plan will rise from €18 to €26 starting November, while the individual plan will increase by €2 to €14.

Countries affected by these changes include Ireland, Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, UAE, Switzerland, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Colombia, Thailand, Singapore, Norway, Sweden, Czech Republic, and Denmark. Although most Reddit reports are from European users, the price hikes also impact the Middle East, Colombia, Singapore, Thailand, and Indonesia. YouTube had already raised its subscription prices in India by 15–20% in late August.

  • Knock_Knock_Lemmy_In@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    1 month ago

    relies so much on user content

    Does it? I mean, it hosts user content but it doesn’t really monetize that. YouTube relies on creators, and it pays them.

    • sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
      2·
      1 month ago

      Creators are users. I think the OP is saying they rely more on smaller shops than large media orgs, which is opposite from big streaming services. Then again, some YT creators are pretty large.