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BBC to Charge US Users for News, Faces Skepticism and Backlash

The BBC is launching a subscription service in the US, marking the first time it will directly charge users outside the UK for unlimited news content and live television coverage. This “premium experience” includes ad-free articles, the BBC News channel livestream, and early access to podcasts and newsletters, with a yearly fee of $49.99. This move is aimed at increasing commercial income, particularly in a US market where some news outlets have reputations for political bias. This venture directly competes with other news streaming services while also addressing financial pressures stemming from a decline in licence fee income.

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Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, the FTC says in a new rule – and honestly, it’s about time. The struggle of trying to cancel a subscription, whether it’s Sirius XM, Planet Fitness, AOL, or any other service, can be a nightmare. I’ve been there, feeling trapped in a never-ending cycle of trying to navigate complex cancellation processes just to stop a monthly payment. It’s frustrating, it’s time-consuming, and it’s downright unfair.

The recent ruling by the FTC is a step in the right direction towards protecting consumers and ensuring that we have the right to cancel subscriptions without hassle or hoops to jump through.… Continue reading

John Q. Hosedrinker Oct 20, 2024

subscription services

BBC to Charge US Users for News, Faces Skepticism and Backlash

Canceling subscriptions has to be as easy as signing up, FTC says in a new rule

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