Meta introduces paid verification and subscription services in the US.

Meta is testing a paid verification option for Facebook and Instagram users in the US, starting at $11.99 a month on the web or $14.99 a month on mobile. The option offers perks such as extra protection from impersonation accounts and direct access to customer support. To get the blue badge, users must provide a government ID that matches their profile name and picture. The move offers Meta another revenue stream beyond advertising, at a time when its core ad sales business is under pressure from various factors.