Musk’s X Tests $1 Subscription Fee for New Users in New Zealand, Philippines

Musk’s X Tests $1 Subscription Fee for New Users in New Zealand, Philippines
Elon Musk, who owns Twitter, Tesla and SpaceX, speaks at the Vivatech fair in Paris on June 16, 2023. Michel Euler/AP Photo
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Social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is now charging a $1 annual fee to new users in New Zealand and the Philippines, in a move to combat spams and fake bots.

The company said Tuesday it has started to test a new subscription model for new and unverified accounts for basic features. Existing users won’t be affected.