Google has started to cancel YouTube Premium subscriptions obtained through the use of VPNsa practice that allowed users to access lower prices taking advantage of regional differences. This trick, often used by users to save money, seems to have been permanently blocked.
In some countries, such as Ukraine, YouTube Premium membership costs significantly less than others. Users used a VPN to connect to a server located in one of these low-cost countries. After connecting via the VPN, they created an account using an international payment card. This allowed them to get the subscription at a much cheaper price than the price in their home country.
Discussions about Reddit reveal that Google has started identifying and canceling subscriptions obtained through VPNs. Affected users received notifications informing them of the cancellation of the service and the impossibility of reactivating it using the same method. Google appears determined to crack down on this practice to protect its revenue.
Google’s counterattack to this “trick”
Although there is no official statement from Google, it is likely that the company wants to avoid the loss of revenue resulting from these practices. By offering different prices based on regions, Google adapts to local purchasing power. However, the use of VPN undermines this systemcreating significant lost revenue.
If your YouTube Premium subscription was canceled due to the use of a VPN, you can try to reactivate it using a payment method from the country you are located in. Alternatively, you can subscribe at the standard price for your region.
Using a VPN to get a cut-price YouTube Premium subscription is no longer a viable option. To continue enjoying the benefits of the service, you will need to subscribe at the standard price in your country. By following these guidelines, you can continue to enjoy the benefits of YouTube Premium legitimately and safely.
