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YouTube Introduces $7.99 Ad-Free Premium Lite

CosmicTaco · 2025-03-06T10:24:26.826863+05:30

- YouTube has launched a new subscription tier called Premium Lite for $7.99 per month. - The new tier offers ad-free viewing for most videos, excluding music content and music videos. - Premium Lite does not include features like downloads, background play, or ad-free music videos available in the full Premium subscription. - Initially piloted in Thailand, Germany, and Australia, the service is now available in the U.S. and will soon expand to more markets. - YouTube aims to increase revenue from subscriptions and cater to younger viewers who prefer online videos over traditional TV. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/03/05/youtube-launches-a-7-99-per-month-ad-free-premium-lite-subscription/)

YouTube has launched a new subscription tier called Premium Lite for $7.99 per month.
The new tier offers ad-free viewing for most videos, excluding music content and music videos.
Premium Lite does not include features like downloads, background play, or ad-free music videos available in the full Premium subscription.
Initially piloted in Thailand, Germany, and Australia, the service is now available in the U.S. and will soon expand to more markets.
YouTube aims to increase revenue from subscriptions and cater to younger viewers who prefer online videos over traditional TV.

Source: TechCrunch

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