# OpenAI puts Pro subscriptions on hold due to Astra demand

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**Published:** September 10, 2026
**Author:** Sarah Perez
**Source:** TechCrunch — AI
**Language:** en-US
**HTML:** https://aiqazaqstan.com/en/articles/openai-puts-pro-subscriptions-on-hold-due-to-astra-demand

The company said Pro subscriptions put the most strain on its systems, so it's pausing sign-ups while adding more capacity.

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**Tags:** #OpenAI

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