Meta Launches Paid Subscription
Meta Launches Paid Subscription. Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg announced the subscription service for platforms Facebook and Instagram on Sunday, after almost 20 years of defending an economic model based on free services and advertising.
Subscribers to Meta Verified will be able to verify their account on Facebook and Instagram by providing an official ID and getting a blue badge, indicating they are who they say they are. Their account will also be better protected against identity theft thanks to pro-active monitoring. If problems arise, these subscribers will be able to contact customer service teams directly and their posts, photos and videos will have a higher profile than those of non-subscribers by appearing a top search results, commentaries and recommendations.
Meta seeks to build technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is also moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.
Meta Verified will be rolled out in Australia and New Zealand this week before coming to markets in the United States and other countries. The new service will cost $11.99 a month for users who sign up via the Internet and $14.99 for those using mobile apps. The higher price is to offset commissions taken by Apple on the iPhone or Google on smartphones operated by its Android system.
