YouTube Seems to Be Cracking Down on a VPN-Powered Discount
What are some other uses of VPNs besides accessing cheaper services?
VPNs have various uses beyond accessing cheaper services. They help maintain online privacy by hiding users' IP addresses and encrypting their internet traffic, protecting against hackers and snoops on public Wi-Fi networks. VPNs also enable access to geographically restricted content, bypass internet censorship, and can improve gaming experiences by reducing lag and protecting against DDoS attacks.
What is the monthly cost of YouTube Premium in the U.S.?
The monthly cost of YouTube Premium in the U.S. is $14 for an individual plan. This provides ad-free access, downloads, and background play on YouTube and YouTube Music1. Family plans are also available for $22.99 per month, allowing up to six users to share the subscription.
What did Google's support staff reportedly say about falsified signup information?
Google's support staff reportedly said that YouTube recently started cancelling premium plans for accounts identified as having falsified signup country information. This comes after some users were using VPNs to access cheaper YouTube Premium memberships by pretending to be in other countries where the service is offered at a lower price.