Facebook Launching Paid EU Version , to Comply With Privacy Laws.<br />On October 30, Facebook announced <br />a new, advertisement-free, paid version <br />of Facebook and Instagram in Europe. .<br />On October 30, Facebook announced <br />a new, advertisement-free, paid version <br />of Facebook and Instagram in Europe. .<br />Starting in November, users in Europe<br />can subscribe for 9.99 euros a month on <br />desktop or 12.99 euros on mobile devices.<br />NBC reports that the new subscription service <br />comes after the EU's top court told the company it <br />must obtain consent before showing users ads. .<br />We believe in an ad-supported internet, <br />which gives people access to personalized <br />products and services regardless of their <br />economic status. But we respect the spirit <br />and purpose of these evolving European <br />regulations, and are committed <br />to complying with them, Meta statement, via NBC.<br />We believe in an ad-supported internet, <br />which gives people access to personalized <br />products and services regardless of their <br />economic status. But we respect the spirit <br />and purpose of these evolving European <br />regulations, and are committed <br />to complying with them, Meta statement, via NBC.<br />The strict data privacy laws reportedly restrict <br />Meta's ability to tailor advertisements <br />by tracking the online activity of its users.<br />According to a news release from Meta, users who <br />choose not to pay are giving their consent to being <br />shown ads under the new subscription model.<br />Meta added that users who <br />subscribe will also not have their personal <br />information used for tailoring ads.<br />The option for people to purchase <br />a subscription for no ads balances <br />the requirements of European regulators <br />while giving users choice and allowing <br />Meta to continue serving all people <br />in the EU, EEA and Switzerland, Meta statement, via NBC.<br />Initially, users' ad-free subscriptions will be applied to all <br />accounts linked to their Accounts Center, which means <br />the ad-free experience will be available across profiles.<br />However, after February, an additional 6 euro fee will <br />be charged on the web and an 8 euro charge <br />will be applied on mobile for each extra account.<br />However, after February, an additional 6 euro fee will <br />be charged on the web and an 8 euro charge <br />will be applied on mobile for each extra account
