Premium account

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With a premium account is a paid account an online service .

scope

In contrast to the free version, the recipient receives an extended range of functions (added value) of the service . Examples are increased convenience in operation, statistics and analyzes, real-time information and expanded storage space. In the case of browser games , additional functions are offered that are intended to increase the fun and / or offer playful advantages. Various additional functions are offered in social networks, which, for example, make contact easier. In webmail publishers to provide is a fee often additional space, the ability to send large files or synchronize on multiple such. B. offered mobile devices. Premium accounts also exist with various other online services, for example with stock market information service providers.

While the free (trial) account is usually used to acquire new customers, the provider of the service covers part of the costs with the premium account. There are different models for billing. In addition to one-off costs, subscription models are common. Sometimes individual functions are offered and billed separately, similar to a modular principle.

Individual evidence

  1. LinkedIn Free Accounts and Premium Subscriptions on LinkedIn
  2. Explanation from the mail provider Web.de Explanation from the mail provider Strato ( Memento of the original from March 20, 2017 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was inserted automatically and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
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  3. Information about the premium account at Forex