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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Erin Keller

YouTube Premium is raising its prices. Here’s how much it will cost now and what existing customers need to know

The standard YouTube Premium plan will increase to $15.99 per month starting in the next billing cycle - (Getty Images)

YouTube Premium is the latest subscription service to raise its prices, increasing costs for users who pay for ad-free and enhanced features.

The standard individual YouTube Premium plan will increase by $2 to $15.99 per month, up from $13.99, beginning with customers’ next billing cycle, the company told subscribers Friday. YouTube Premium offers several benefits, including ad-free video streaming, offline downloads, background playback and access to YouTube Music, which is similar to Spotify and Apple Music.

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