YouTube is testing a new version of its Premium Lite subscription tier in Australia, Germany and Thailand, a Google representative confirmed. Ads are limited, with the fine print explaining that most videos won’t show ads, but “video ads will appear on music content and short videos, and you’ll see uninterrupted ads when searching and browsing.” may be displayed.
The original Premium Lite subscription began testing in Europe in 2021, but only lasted a few years and was phased out in October 2023. It was very “lite” and lacked the offline or background viewing of a regular Premium subscription.
The pricing model for these early tests in Australia is roughly the same as the cost of the original Lite, with Premium Lite costing $9 per month, while full Premium access costs $17 per month.
— Matt Smith
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