YouTube Premium Starts at $16 a Month, With 6 Free Months Available via Google Fi
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Updated · Engadget · Jun 7
YouTube Premium Starts at $16 a Month, With 6 Free Months Available via Google Fi
2 articles · Updated · Engadget · Jun 7
Summary
$16-a-month YouTube Premium can be made cheaper through bundled offers, including six free months with Google Fi's Unlimited Premium plan and three months with a new Pixel 10a.
The guide says the subscription's value rises if users replace a separate music service with YouTube Music, which is included and supports local uploads, podcasts and Google device integration.
Offline downloads and background play are framed as the most practical perks for commuters and travelers, though Smart Downloads are capped at 1080p and can be disabled.
Premium also includes newer extras such as Auto Speed, Jump Ahead and Gemini-based experimental tools, extending the package beyond ad removal after April's price increase.