Meta stated, "Starting today, verification service is available on Instagram and Facebook in India. People can purchase a monthly subscription for Rs 699 for iOS and Android. In the coming months, we will present it on the web for a subscription fee of Rs 599 per month." (Photo Credit: PTI)
The announcement by Meta (formerly Facebook) states that users will now have to pay a specific amount for a blue tick verification on Facebook and Instagram. The cost for a monthly subscription in India for the mobile app has been set at Rs 699. Meta also plans to introduce this service for web verification in the coming months, with a potential subscription fee of Rs 599 per month.
Meta stated, “Starting today, verification service is available on Instagram and Facebook in India. People can purchase a monthly subscription for Rs 699 for iOS and Android. In the coming months, we will present it on the web for a subscription fee of Rs 599 per month.” The company aims to provide security and support to verified account holders and protect them from fake account creators.
Who can avail this service?
Facebook and Instagram users will need to verify their accounts with a government ID to be eligible for a verified account subscription. It is essential for the accounts to be active. Applicants must be at least 18 years old, and the name and photo provided in the government ID should match the profile name and photo on their Facebook or Instagram account.
Twitter also charges a verification fee:
Earlier, Twitter introduced a monthly subscription fee for verified accounts. The company initiated this service at the beginning of the year, with a monthly fee of Rs 650 on the web and Rs 900 on mobile devices for Twitter Blue subscription service.
Published: June 8, 2023, 19:19 IST
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