A premium account for Second Life doesn't cost much but adds so much fun to the game!
Two types of accounts can be distinguished at Second Life. First, there is the "Free Second Life Account" - also called "Basic Account". And then there is the "Premium Second Life Account". This "Premium Second Life Account" is connected with a monthly, quarterly or yearly fee.
The monthly costs for a "Premium Second Life Account" start with 9,95 US$ (status quo from 2007-06-14, source www.secondlife.com). For residents who want to buy and own land or an island, a Premium Account is mandatory. On his property, the resident can build, create, invite and have a good time. The "Free Second Life Account" does not offer this possibility. Also, owner of a Premium Account have access to a higher level of service and support.
Go on! Get a Secondlife Premium Account
A word to the pricing policy of Linden Lab: Residents who decide to pay for a longer period of time can lower fees by 30 percent. For a monthly payment 9,95 US$ will be charged. For a year in advance monthly costs will be down to 6,00 US$:In return, residents get something back for upgrading their account. 1000 Linden Dollar is the signing fee for residents. Also, residents get a monthly bonus of 300 Linden Dollars. Linden Lab wants to set an incentive here. But is also a way to pump capital in the economy of Second Life.
Account overview: Source www.secondlife.com, 2007
The upgrade from a free to a Premium Account is quit simple. Log in to the account and on top of the page residents will find the link "Upgrade to Premium today!"