YouTube Premium has announced a price increase for its subscription plans in India, affecting all users, including those on individual, family, and student plans. The change will increase the prices of all plans, with some plans seeing a small increase and others seeing a larger increase. The updated pricing is already reflected on the YouTube website and affects both prepaid and recurring plans.
YouTube Premium Individual and Family pricing updates
For personal users, the monthly subscription fee has gone up to Rs 149 from the previous Rs 129. Users of the Family plan, which allows up to five users to share one account, will see a significant increase in the monthly fee, setting them at Rs 299 from the previous Rs 189. The Student plan remains the most affordable option, but it has now gone up in price to Rs 89 per month from Rs 79.
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Prepaid plan fee revision
Non-renewable prepaid plans have also been revised. The one-month prepaid plan for individual users has been increased in price to Rs 159 from Rs 139. The three-month plan has been increased to Rs 459 from Rs 399, and the 12-month plan has been increased to Rs 1,490 from Rs 1,290.
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Impact on Family and Student Plans
The family plan has seen the biggest price hike, with the new price set at Rs 299 per month, up from the previous price of Rs 189. The student plan now costs Rs 89 per month and remains the cheapest option despite the price hike.
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These changes apply to both new and existing users, but it’s unclear whether current subscribers will be given a grace period before the new prices take effect. However, new users will be able to take advantage of a one-month free trial before agreeing to the revised pricing. The trial is available for individual, family, and student plans and offers a chance to experience the benefits of YouTube Premium, including ad-free streaming, background playback, and enhanced high-definition video, before the new rates take effect.