New York, Dec 11 (AP): Twitter is once again attempting to launch its premium service, a month after a previous attempt failed.

The social media company said on Saturday it would let users buy subscriptions to Twitter Blue to get a blue checkmark and access special features starting Monday.

The blue checkmark was originally given to companies, celebrities, government entities and journalists verified by the platform. Twitter Selling Espresso Machine, Office Bar Fridge, Other Kitchen Appliances and Furniture Online; Bids Start at $25

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After Elon Musk bought Twitter for USD 44 billion in October, he launched a service granting blue checks to anyone willing to pay USD 8 a month. But it was inundated by imposter accounts, including those impersonating Musk's businesses Tesla and SpaceX, so Twitter suspended the service days after its launch. Indian-Origin Stanford University Professor Jay Bhattacharya Was ‘Blacklisted’ on Twitter for COVID-19 Information: Report

The relaunched service will cost USD 8 a month for web users and USD 11 a month for iPhone users. Twitter says subscribers will see fewer ads, be able to post longer videos and have their tweets featured more prominently. (AP)

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