Meta Platforms Inc on Tuesday announced the official launch of Meta One in Taiwan, a subscription service bundling premium features, artificial intelligence (AI) usage quotas and advanced creative tools across Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp.
Single-product plans start at NT$49 per month for WhatsApp Plus, and NT$69 each for Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus, the company said in a statement.
Cross-platform Core plans begin at NT$159, and Premium plans begin at NT$519 per month, Meta said.
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Plans tailored for creators and businesses range from NT$369 up to NT$8,999 for the top-tier option, or NT$11,400 via in-app purchase, it said.
The service, targeting individual power users, creators and small businesses, has attracted more than 15 million subscribers and trial users globally, Meta said.
The initial rollout includes more than 50 features, while the core functions of Meta’s platforms would remain free, it said.
The company is introducing subscriptions to provide more professional tools and AI capabilities for users who need them, while maintaining its advertising-supported free services, Meta vice president of Subscriptions Helen Ma (馬海倫) told an online briefing.
Subscriptions would also help Meta establish a more stable recurring revenue stream beyond digital advertising, Ma said, adding that the service could assist small businesses through AI agents within Meta's ecosystem.
Meta has no plans to introduce a paid ad-free option, Ma said, adding that the company remains committed to its free, ad-supported model.
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