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954 Meta cuts the price of its ad-free plan by 40 percent in a bid to sate EU regulators

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Kris Holt @ Engadget · 11/12/2024 12:49 EDT

Meta cuts the price of its ad-free plan by 40 percent in a bid to sate EU regulators

Meta has long been at loggerheads with European Union officials over its approach to targeted Facebook and Instagram ads. The company is hoping to placate regulators with some changes to its ad model in the bloc, which includes lowering the price of its ad-free subscription. Starting November 13, the plan will cost 40 percent less — €6 ($6.36) per month for signups via the web and €8 ($8.48) for those who subscribe on an iOS or Android device. The fee for each additional Facebook and Instagram account is €4

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