Several YouTube Premium subscribers have reported having their memberships cancelled recently. The common factor among these cancellations seems to be that users had used a VPN to subscribe to Premium at a lower rate than what was available in their region. Google has been cracking down on these alternative subscriptions and cancelling them.
Reddit users have shared their experiences of having their YouTube Premium memberships cancelled abruptly. It appears that using a VPN to access lower subscription rates in specific markets, such as Ukraine where the subscription costs $2.44 per month compared to $13.99 in the US, has led to these cancellations. Users were able to enjoy the lower rate even without using a VPN after subscribing, which made it an attractive option. However, Google’s recent actions have put a stop to this.
Those who subscribed to YouTube Premium through a VPN may find their memberships cancelled. Customer service has informed some users that the cancellations are due to users being detected as “moving” to a different location than the one they initially registered with. They have been advised to register with a local card and address to access normalized regional prices.
There have been no reports yet of individuals legitimately moving countries and being affected by these VPN crackdowns, but it is a possibility. Google has been contacted for a statement regarding these cancellations.
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