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YouTube Launches Pilot For Paid Channels

YouTube_Paid_ChannelsYouTube is launching a pilot program for paid channels on the video network, with subscription fees starting at 99 cents per month.The channels will have a 14-day free trial, and discounted yearly rates.

Once you subscribe from a computer, you’ll be able to watch paid channels on your computer, phone, tablet and TV.  You can find a list of paid channels here. If you want to build your own paid channel, you can sign up here.

YouTube will be rolling out paid channels more broadly in the coming weeks as a self-service feature for partners, according to a YouTube blog post.

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