Meta’s subscription model, Meta Verified, has recently expanded its availability to India, according to a recent announcement by the company. Five weeks ago, a waitlist was put into effect in the nation. Mark Zuckerberg personally provided an update on his Instagram channel. With Brazil expected to join soon, Meta Verified is now available not only in India but also in the UK and Canada.
In a welcome move for existing users, Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that previously verified accounts on Instagram and Facebook will retain their verified status at no additional charge.
This March, Meta announced that its Verified service would be available on Facebook exclusively for a subscription price of ₹599 per month. Android and iOS users, on the other hand, can access Meta Verified at a subscription cost of ₹699 per month.
Steps to subscribe to the Meta Verified
To subscribe to Meta Verified, interested users must meet specific criteria established by the company. These requirements include prior familiarity with either Facebook or Instagram, as well as a certain level of posted content. Furthermore, applicants must have a government-issued identification document that matches the information listed on their Facebook or Instagram page as well as be at least 18 years old.
Similar to Twitter Blue‘s subscription model, Meta Verified offers a range of benefits aimed at enhancing authenticity and security across Meta’s services. Mark Zuckerberg emphasized this objective in his announcement.
Beyond the coveted Meta Verified badge, subscribers to the service receive protection against impersonation by the company and gain access to personalized customer support instead of automated bots. By paying the monthly subscription fee, users can also expect increased visibility for their content, resulting in broader reach.
This will result in more frequently appearing content in people’s feeds, searches, and comments. Additionally, users will get access to exclusive stickers for Facebook and Instagram Reels and Stories. Additionally, they will get 100 Facebook Stars each month to help other creators where available.
