In several posts on Reddit, s reported about receiving communication from the video-streaming platform via email over the price hike. In European countries such as Belgium, Ireland, Italy, and Netherlands, the Single plan's price has been revised from EUR 11.99 (roughly Rs. 1,100) to EUR 13.99 (roughly Rs. 1,300). Meanwhile, the Family plan is tipped to have been hiked by almost 40 percent; from EUR 17.99 (roughly Rs. 1,700) to EUR 25.99 (roughly Rs. 2,400).
Similar price hikes have also been announced for Denmark, Indonesia, Malaysia, Norway, Sweden, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. As per the screenshot of the emails, YouTube says this decision follow its efforts to “continue to improve and the creators and artists you watch on YouTube.”
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