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YouTube Launches Affordable 'Premium Lite' Tier

CosmicTaco · 2025-02-22T07:05:29.834939+05:30

- YouTube is set to introduce a new 'premium lite' subscription tier, according to Bloomberg. - This lower-priced tier will be available in the U.S., Australia, Germany, and Thailand. - The 'premium lite' service grants ad-free access to podcasts and how-to videos, excluding music videos. - Pricing details for the new tier are still under wraps, though it has been tested in select markets. - This move comes amidst fierce competition with Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the podcast audience. Source: [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/21/youtube-reportedly-launching-new-premium-lite-tier-soon/)

YouTube is set to introduce a new 'premium lite' subscription tier, according to Bloomberg.
This lower-priced tier will be available in the U.S., Australia, Germany, and Thailand.
The 'premium lite' service grants ad-free access to podcasts and how-to videos, excluding music videos.
Pricing details for the new tier are still under wraps, though it has been tested in select markets.
This move comes amidst fierce competition with Spotify and Apple Podcasts for the podcast audience.

Source: TechCrunch