Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has announced rollout plans for Meta Verified, a subscription bundle that includes a verified badge.
A gradual test of the service will commence this week in Australia and New Zealand, according to a statement by Meta CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, on Sunday, February 19, 2023.
The badge authenticates users’ accounts with government ID, proactive protection, access to direct human support, and increased visibility and reach.
Applicants for the service must be 18, meet minimum activity requirements, and submit a government ID that matches their profile name and image.
People can purchase a monthly subscription for USD$11.99 on the web and USD$14.99 on iOS. Mark Zuckerberg the service will help creators on Facebook and Instagram grow their presence and build community faster.
While the service remains in its testing phase, there will be no changes to accounts already verified on the platforms.
Twitter started selling its verified badge for $8 last year shortly after billionaire, Elon Musk, bought the social media giant.
