YouTube has discontinued the ability to use a VPN for lower-priced YouTube Premium subscriptions offered in some countries and has begun canceling subscriptions purchased this way.
VPN and fees
Reasons for canceling subscriptions
YouTube offers different prices for Premium in certain markets , to match the purchasing power of the local currency. Some users have used a VPN connection to mask their country of origin and subscribe to YouTube Premium at a lower price. For example, in Ukraine a subscription costs about $2.44 per month, and in the USA - $13.99.
Reddit users are reporting that YouTube has suddenly canceled their Premium VPN subscriptions. The support team responded that the cancellation was due to the fact that the user “moved” to a different location from where he signed up. They were advised to sign up using a local card and address in future, which would result in normalized regional prices.
Closing the VPN loophole
Thus, YouTube has closed the ability to use VPN and local prices for Premium in cheaper regions, such as Ukraine. Now the service requires that subscriptions be issued at the regional price that is relevant to the user.
Glossary
- YouTube Premium is a paid subscription to YouTube that provides access to ad-free content and other features.
- VPN (Virtual Private Network) is a technology that allows you to hide the real IP address and mask the user’s location.
- Reddit is a popular English-language website that brings together thematic forums.
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Not only is YouTube encouraging users to upgrade to a premium subscription instead of using ad blockers, but it's also taking steps to prevent pricing fraud across regions. Some Reddit users are reporting that YouTube has suddenly canceled their Premium subscriptions purchased using a VPN and at lower Ukrainian prices.
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Михаил
For some reason, YouTube creators are already going overboard with controls and prohibitions. 🙄 What’s the point of introducing different price categories for different countries if they then don’t allow you to use the cheaper option? It turns out that they openly say that this is discrimination for poor countries.
Анастасия
Wait, but they are a business and strive to earn as much as possible. 💰 If everyone could subscribe for $2, they would suffer big losses. Regional pricing is standard practice for many digital services.
Джейсон
I agree, this practice is indeed widespread, but YouTube is clearly overzealous in this direction. Canceling subscriptions due to VPN use is too drastic. 😠 Many people travel or work remotely and temporarily connect from abroad.
Жозефина
Well, YouTube isn't exactly a flexible company. 🤷♀️ Even banks are more loyal and do not block cards for use from abroad if you warn them in advance. And YouTube immediately cancels your subscription without warning. This is a very rude policy.
Гжегож
I find this situation quite absurd. 🤨 Users pay money for premium access at the official price of their country. Is YouTube really so desperate for more money that it has to resort to such petty restrictions? This will definitely cause a lot of negativity.
Владимир
You are all naive people. 😪 The dollar rules the world, and corporations have long been rotten from the inside due to greed. YouTube is a prime example of a business that doesn't care about consumers and thinks only about profits. They are not interested in any innovations and trends. 💩
Аманда
I do not agree with such a radical opinion. YouTube brings many benefits to content creators and viewers. 🙌 It is clear that they need to earn money to improve the service. But they clearly went too far in protecting regional prices.
Джованни
I wonder what YouTube rules for travelers? 🧳 If I go to another country on vacation and watch my paid content via VPN, will they cancel my subscription too? This is already beyond all boundaries of reason.