Coverage dated October 2, 2023

Charging For Instagram? Meta Explores $17 Monthly Fee For Ad-Free Experience In Europe

Headline from Forbes

Meta is reportedly exploring a paid option for European users of Instagram and Facebook under a plan that would charge between $10 and $17 per month.

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Daily Journal
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports (opens Daily Journal)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Daily Journal's feed description
LONDON (AP) — Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
The Guardian
Facebook and Instagram could charge for ad-free services in EU (opens The Guardian)
Published Oct 2, 2023
The Guardian's feed description
Meta’s social networks consider charging €13 a month on mobile and €17 on desktop, say sources
Forbes
Charging For Instagram? Meta Explores $17 Monthly Fee For Ad-Free Experience In Europe (opens Forbes)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Forbes's feed description
Meta is reportedly exploring a paid option for European users of Instagram and Facebook under a plan that would charge between $10 and $17 per month.
Fox10 Phoenix
Facebook and Instagram in Europe could get ad-free subscription option: report (opens Fox10 Phoenix)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Fox10 Phoenix's feed description
Meta reportedly is hoping to roll out paid subscriptions in the coming months as a way to comply with the European Union's strict data privacy rules.
WSVN Miami
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)
Published Oct 2, 2023
WSVN Miami's feed description
LONDON (AP) — Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms
Insider
Meta wants to charge EU users $14 a month if they don't agree to personalized ads on Facebook and Instagram (opens Insider)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Insider's feed description
Meta is considering offering ad-free versions of Facebook and Instagram for $14 a month – but only in Europe.
CBS News
Meta proposes charging monthly fee for ad-free Instagram and Facebook in Europe (opens CBS News)
Published Oct 2, 2023
CBS News's feed description
Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads.
Engadget
Meta's ad-free Instagram and Facebook plan could cost EU users nearly $17 per month (opens Engadget)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Engadget's feed description
Meta may charge Instagram users in Europe a $14 per month subscription fee unless they opt in to targeted ads.
Fortune
Meta floats charging users in Europe $14 a month for Facebook or Instagram use (opens Fortune)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Fortune's feed description
Fees could be levied if users don't opt in for personalized ads.
BGR
Ad-free Instagram and Facebook might launch in Europe for $14 per month (opens BGR)
Published Oct 2, 2023
BGR's feed description
In a proposal made to EU regulators, Meta wants to charge $14 to European users for an ad-free Instagram or Facebook accounts.
Financial Times
Meta to charge users in EU for ad-free Instagram and Facebook (opens Financial Times)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Financial Times's feed description
Tech group plans a $14 monthly subscription fee for access via mobile
Green Field Reporter
Facebook and Instagram users in Europe could get ad-free subscription option, WSJ reports - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Green Field Reporter's feed description
LONDON (AP) — Meta plans to give Facebook and Instagram users in Europe the option of paying for ad-free versions of the social media platforms as a way to comply with the continent’s strict data privacy rules, the Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday.
Voice of America
Meta Plans to Charge Europeans for Ad-Free Facebook, Instagram, Source Says (opens Voice of America)
Published Oct 2, 2023
Voice of America's feed description
The social media giant is seeking to comply with EU regulations designed to curb its power

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