Are you a Verizon customer hoping to score a major discount on the YouTube Premium Family Plan? As of December 14, 2025, Verizon's popular myPlan platform offers a fantastic perk that can save you money on ad-free viewing, but there's a critical distinction you must understand regarding the "Family" plan. The current, widely advertised "YouTube Premium Perk" available through Verizon is for the Individual Plan, not the Family Plan, which is a key detail that can confuse many customers looking to share the benefits with up to five other family members.
This deep dive will clarify the current Verizon YouTube Premium offer, explain why it's not the Family Plan, detail the true cost and savings, and provide a clear path for Verizon customers who still want to get a true YouTube Premium Family membership for their household. Understanding the difference between the $10 perk and the full Family subscription is essential for maximizing your streaming value.
The Truth About the Verizon YouTube Premium 'Family' Perk
The biggest misconception among Verizon customers is that the $10 YouTube Premium Perk automatically grants them the Family subscription. This is simply not the case, but the savings are still significant for a single user.
It's the Individual Plan, Not the Family Plan
The "YouTube Premium Perk" offered by Verizon is a discounted subscription to the standard YouTube Premium Individual Plan.
- Verizon Perk Cost: $10.00 per month.
- Standard Individual Cost: $13.99 per month (billed directly by Google).
- Your Savings: $3.99 per month, or nearly 30% off the regular price.
This perk is a great deal for a single user, providing ad-free access to YouTube, background play, offline downloads, and a subscription to YouTube Music Premium.
What is the Standard YouTube Premium Family Plan?
For context, the YouTube Premium Family Plan allows the primary account holder to share the subscription with up to five other family members (six accounts total) who live in the same household. The standard cost for this plan, when billed directly by YouTube, is currently $22.99 per month. The $10 Verizon perk is therefore a much smaller value, designed for a single line on your myPlan.
As of the latest updates, Verizon does not offer a separate "YouTube Premium Family Perk" that mirrors the savings structure of other bundles like the Apple One Family perk.
How to Get YouTube Premium for Your Whole Family on Verizon
If you are a Verizon myPlan customer and your primary goal is to get the full YouTube Premium Family Plan, you have two main options. Both involve a slight workaround since the dedicated Family Perk does not exist.
Option 1: The 'Perk' Upgrade Method (Best Value for One User)
The most cost-effective way to get the Family Plan while leveraging your Verizon perk is to use the $10 perk for the primary user, and then upgrade the subscription directly through YouTube.
- Activate the Perk: Sign up for the $10 YouTube Premium Perk through your My Verizon account or the myPlan app. This will establish your YouTube Premium Individual subscription.
- Upgrade to Family: Once the individual subscription is active, you can go into your YouTube/Google account settings and manually upgrade your plan from Individual to Family.
- Calculate the Difference: The standard Family Plan is $22.99/month, and your Verizon perk covers the $13.99 value of the Individual plan. You will then be billed the difference (approximately $9.00 per month) directly by Google to complete the upgrade to the Family Plan.
This method effectively saves you the $3.99 per month that the perk provides on the Individual plan, making your Family Plan slightly cheaper than purchasing it directly.
Option 2: Separate Family Subscription (Simplest Method)
If you prefer a simpler billing structure, you can skip the Verizon perk entirely and subscribe to the YouTube Premium Family Plan directly through YouTube's website or app for the full $22.99 per month. This avoids any potential billing conflicts or confusion between Verizon and Google, but you lose the $3.99 monthly saving. This is often the preferred choice for those who value simplicity and want to ensure their plan is managed solely by Google.
Eligibility and Activation: Who Qualifies for the $10 Perk?
To qualify for the discounted YouTube Premium Individual Perk, you must be a Verizon mobile customer on an eligible myPlan. The perk system is a core feature of Verizon's current mobile offerings, allowing you to mix and match streaming services and other benefits for $10 per perk, per line.
Eligible Verizon Mobile Plans
The perk system is primarily available to customers on the following modern Verizon myPlan tiers:
- Unlimited Welcome
- Unlimited Plus
- Unlimited Ultimate
Customers on older, legacy plans may not be eligible and may need to switch to a myPlan tier to access the $10 perks. Furthermore, some Verizon Home Internet customers, including those with select 5G Home, LTE Home, or Fios plans, may also qualify to add the perk to their account.
Step-by-Step Activation Guide
Activating the YouTube Premium Perk is straightforward and can be done entirely within the My Verizon platform:
- Log In: Sign into your My Verizon account via the app or website.
- Navigate to Perks: Go to the "Account" section and look for "Plan" or "Perks."
- Select the Perk: Find the "YouTube Premium Perk" and select it. You will see the $10/month price clearly displayed.
- Enroll: Accept the terms and conditions and complete the enrollment. The $10 charge will be added to your monthly Verizon bill.
- Register with YouTube: Verizon will send you a link (via text or email) to register and link your Google account. You must complete this final step on the YouTube/Google side to start your ad-free viewing.
It is crucial to register with YouTube immediately, as access to the service begins only after this step is complete.
Managing and Canceling the Perk
Unlike a direct Google subscription, your billing for the $10 perk is managed entirely by Verizon. If you wish to cancel, you must do so through your My Verizon account. Canceling the perk will end the discounted billing, and your YouTube Premium subscription will revert to a standard, full-price subscription billed directly by Google, or it will be canceled entirely if you do not update your payment method.
In summary, while there is no dedicated "Verizon YouTube Premium Family Perk," the $10 Individual Perk offers a valuable discount for a single user. For families, the best strategy is to activate the Individual Perk and then upgrade to the Family Plan through Google, saving you a few dollars a month while enjoying ad-free streaming, YouTube Music, and all the benefits for up to six users.
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