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TWITTER BLOCKS ITS PREMIUM SERVICES FOR NEW USERS

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 11/12/2022 1:08:44 PM

U.S, Nov 11 Twitter blocked new accounts from subscribing to its premium subscription service, Twitter Blue, that provides users with a verified blue tick. The platform, on its Help Center, said that accounts created on or after November 9, 2022, will not be able to subscribe to Twitter Blue at this time. The company also shared that it is working on an updated process for new accounts in order to help minimise impersonation risks. Users, companies and activist groups around the world are concerned about phishing attacks and impersonation of celebrities, notable, and authentic accounts of public interest on Twitter. Twitter Blue is an opt-in, paid monthly subscription that adds a blue checkmark to users’ account and offers early access to new features, like Edit Tweet. The premium subscription service is currently available on iOS in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the U.K., with plans to expand. Existing Twitter Blue subscribers on iOS will need to upgrade to the new higher price of $7.99 per month to receive a blue checkmark. If users do not want to upgrade, they can either cancel, or their existing subscriptions will be cancelled with notice. Existing Twitter Blue subscribers on web or Android devices do not have the option to upgrade at the time.