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YouTube Premium is YouTube's $12 per month ad-free streaming service.
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If you enjoy watching content on the site but don't like having to watch ads, or if you dislike the fact that videos won't play when you lock your phone screen, a subscription to a premium service might be for you.

In this article, we look at how much it costs, its key features, and whether or not it is worth it.

What is YouTube Premium?

YouTube Premium is a paid subscription service that allows you to watch videos without ads, as well as download content for watching offline.

Even if you are using other apps, you can listen to YouTube videos in the background with a YouTube Premium subscription.

A Premium subscription includes access to the company&s music streaming service, ad-free, offline, and even with the screen locked.

How much does YouTube Premium cost?

After a 1-month free trial, Premium costs $11.98 per month. It is possible to cancel billing at any time.

Purchasing an annual plan saves you money. The student plan costs $6.99 per month and requires an annual verification, and the family plan costs $17.98 per month and allows you to add up to five family members in your household.

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For a month, you can try YouTube Premium for free. The name of the person is Abigail Abesamis.

Is YouTube Premium worth the cost?

It depends on how useful the features are. There are other ways to prevent ads from playing on videos, but a paid Premium subscription allows you to support your favorite creators without watching ads.

Full access to original series and movies from YouTube can be found in a YouTube Premium subscription. Premium videos are only available to paid subscribers, and are not available to everyone.

The Premium subscription allows for ad-free streaming and offline play, similar to other music streaming services.

If you already subscribe to another music streaming service, the price of YouTube Premium is a good deal.

You can download videos to your mobile device for offline viewing if you have long commute or air travel plans.

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You can manage your memberships once you subscribe to the premium service.

There is a quick tip about the difference between the live TV app and the live TV app. Check out our beginner's guide to YouTube TV for more information.

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