Twitter Blue: A Premium Subscription Service for Enhanced Twitter Experience or paying to be verified or blue-checked on Twitter.
Twitter Blue is a premium subscription service offered by the social media giant Twitter. Launched in June 2021 in select markets, the service aims to provide additional features and perks to Twitter users who are willing to pay for them. Twitter Blue is an extension of the standard Twitter platform, and it adds exclusive benefits, tools, and customization options to enhance the user’s experience on the platform.
Service Features and Benefits of Twitter Blue:
Twitter Blue offers a range of new features and benefits to enhance the user experience, such as:
- Undo Tweet: This feature enables the user to undo a tweet within a specific time frame (up to 30 seconds) after sending it. It can help correct typos, grammatical errors, or mistakes in the tweet.
- Bookmark Folders: This feature allows users to organize their saved tweets into different folders, making it easier to find and refer back to them later.
- Reader Mode: This feature enables the user to read long threads and articles in a clutter-free format, similar to a blog post, making it easier to follow the content.
- Custom App Icons: Twitter Blue subscribers can personalize the look of their Twitter app by selecting from a range of custom icons.
- Dedicated Customer Support: Twitter Blue subscribers get access to a dedicated customer support team that is available 24/7.
When Will Twitter Blue Release in South Africa?
As of the time of writing, Twitter Blue has no official release date in South Africa.
However, Twitter has stated that it plans to expand the service to more markets in the future, so it is likely that South Africa will eventually be included. Twitter has not provided a specific timeline for the release yet.
Costs of Having Twitter Blue for South Africans:
The cost of Twitter Blue varies depending on the market. In the US, Twitter Blue costs $2.99 per month, while in Australia and Canada, it costs $4.49 and $3.49, respectively. The pricing for South Africa is not yet announced, but it is expected to be similar to the pricing in other markets.
Recently there have been to options made available online one showing a fee of R2099/year and the other R1519/year. It is unclear as to why various users are receiving different pricing. Some have speculated that this is due to the size of following, whether one has a standard profile vs a professional/creators profile. The rationale is unclear.
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