Meta may remove ads on Facebook and Instagram for subscribers in Europe

Meta is reportedly considering paid versions of Facebook and Instagram that would ban ads in Europe. However, Meta will continue to offer free versions of its apps which will still serve ads regardless, according to the New York Times. While an ad-free subscription service is currently under consideration for Europe, it may extend to the US in the future. A Meta subscription service has been suggested in response to the European Union’s Digital Services Act, which comes into effect on 1 January 2024. The company has not commented on launching paid-for versions of Facebook and Instagram.