It’s well known that YouTube has changed a lot over time, since currently they add ads every now and then for users who don’t pay for their premium service, which has already resulted in the use of ad blockers. resisted by Google. However, users have found the option to pay for the subscription at a discount because they can change countries using the VPN and the company has come to know about it, so they are already taking action on the matter.
The controversy started in 1971 RedditAccording to the site TechCrunch, where users reported canceling their premium plans due to VPN usage. These virtual private networks allow users to hide and change their IP address, making it appear that they are connecting from another region, which not only unblocks geo-restricted content, but also lowers the cost of membership as we already indicated a while ago.
YouTube It is said that it can detect when a user falsifies their country of registration. In this case, the billing information must be updated to match the correct region of the platform. According to the page, a support agent from Google Confirmed that cancellations have already begun for accounts identified with false location information
Cancellations are recent and users who don’t follow the rules will receive both an email and an in-app notification informing them of the suspension of their plan. However, in YouTube Mexico You didn’t detail how users would be prompted to update their billing information, so that’s a plus.
For users in these regions affected by this action, it is essential to update billing information and ensure it matches your current region Although this situation has created discomfort, its regulations are being followed YouTube This is the only way to avoid cancellation of subscription Premium.
Campaigns against using VPNs to get lower rates highlight the importance of accurate billing information. Users should pay attention to notifications and act quickly to keep their membership active.
Through: Tech Crunch
Author’s Note: Truth is, I don’t pay premium because ads don’t bother me much, only when listening to music if it interrupts me in the middle of a song, we’ll have to see if I can get a discount later.
