Meta announced today that, in line with new European Union legislation, they will give users in Europe the option to use Facebook and Instagram without any ads. However, users need to do a paid subscription to enjoy the service ad-free.
Meta offers this paid plan at a price of €9.99 (RM50) per month for web subscriptions, or €12.99 (RM65) per month for Android or iOS subscriptions. This subscription will be activated for Facebook and Instagram linked accounts, through the Account Center.
Meta states that this price will remain until March 1, 2024, after which users will have to pay an additional €6 (RM30) for each additional account listed on the Account Center. For information, this price is different from the Meta Verified offer which provides a blue mark on the user's account.
Users are also given the option to continue using Facebook and Instagram services as usual – including with advertising displayed through them. But, if you don't like the use of data for displaying ads, then you can choose a paid plan, and use the service ad-free.