Google's video streaming platform YouTube has given a big shock to its customers by increasing the price of its ad-free subscription plan. This decision of YouTube will affect all personal, student and family plans, some plans have seen a slight increase in price, but some plans have seen a price increase of up to Rs 200.
The price of YouTube Premium plan has increased by up to 58 percent. The company currently has monthly, 3 month and 12 month subscription plans for its users.
youtube premium price
YouTube Premium plans with new prices have gone live on the company's official site. The old price of the Individual (monthly) plan is Rs 129 and the new price is Rs 149. The old price of the Student (monthly) plan is Rs 79 and the new price is Rs 89 while the old price of the Family (monthly) plan was Rs 189 but now you will have to spend Rs 299 for this plan.
The old price of the individual prepaid (monthly) plan was Rs 139 but now you will get this plan for Rs 159, whereas for the 3 month plan you will have to spend Rs 459 instead of Rs 399.
The company also has an annual plan for users, the old price of the individual prepaid (annual) plan was Rs 1290 but now this plan has become costlier by Rs 200. After the price hike, now Rs 1490 will have to be paid for this plan.
youtube premium benefits
With YouTube Premium, users get an ad-free streaming experience while watching videos. Apart from this, premium users can also listen to videos and music in the background. At the same time, those who do not have a subscription plan do not get the benefit of listening to background music. Not only this, with YouTube Premium, users get the facility of picture-in-picture mode and better high definition video streaming.