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YouTube Premium is getting a huge price hike in over a dozen countries, sparking user backlash. Some countries are experiencing hikes between 30% and 50% (mas.to)

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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.

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[-] spicystraw@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Been paying for years now, got a 50% price hike. Canceled on the spot. I like the creators I follow, but recommendations have sucked for me for several months now anyway.

Any advice for streaming ad free on Chromecast or Samsung tv?

[-] ben_dover@lemmy.ml 13 points 2 months ago

smarttube on tv

[-] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 5 points 2 months ago

Revanced

[-] Marketsupreme@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Does that work for YouTube on smart TV?

[-] drivepiler@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

Unfortunately not

[-] Kecessa@sh.itjust.works 1 points 2 months ago

The person I was replying to was mentioning a Chromecast so just get something to cast your cellphone to your TV and you're all set

[-] Marketsupreme@lemm.ee 2 points 2 months ago

Oh I have revanced but it never works when I cast to my smart tv

[-] viking@infosec.pub 1 points 2 months ago

Smart Tube Next is developed for TV only. Works like a charm.

https://github.com/yuliskov/SmartTube

Don't use the .com website with the same name!

[-] J4g2F@lemmy.ml 2 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

I'm in the same boat as you and never found anything for Samsung tizen os. Smarttube is android based only and anything streamed to a Chromecast still has ads.

Edit: okay I thought let's search one's more. And there is tizentube did not try it yet but seems promising

[-] spicystraw@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago

This is just what I was hoping for. Thank you!

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