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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.

    • Gregor@gregtech.euEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Bitwarden is worth it. (Yes, I know, I should self host it. I do, but I still see it as a good deal.) Also Hetzner is a good subscription. So yes, some are worth it

  • elliot_crane@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    It is morally correct to adblock youtube.

    E: I can’t hear any of these counterpoints over the sweet ad-free youtube I’m getting for free.

    • kameecoding@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 months ago

      Wouldnt that just cause them to increase prices more? Since now someone else has to pay for the bandwith you use?

      Thus what you are doing is using your technological know how to offload your costs onto less technical users who can’t adblock.

      The morally correct thing to do is to stop watching youtube and/pr go to a paid platform that’s an alternative, like floatplane or nebula and support the creators there, isn’t it? But let’s be honest, we all know you just want adfree youtube videos for free.