BBC Studios and BBC News have introduced a paywall for BBC.com in the U.S., marking the “first phase” of a subscription model. U.S. users can pay $8.99 monthly or $49.99 annually for unlimited access to news articles, feature stories, and a 24/7 BBC News channel livestream.
Non-paying users retain access to select global breaking news, BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service radio livestreams, language sites, and free newsletters and podcasts. Future updates will include ad-free documentaries, films, early-release podcasts, and exclusive content, based on audience feedback.
U.K. users face no changes, with all BBC.com content available through existing channels. The BBC has no plans to extend the paywall beyond North America. This aligns with U.S. media trends, as outlets like the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and CNN (with a $3.99/month paywall) also charge for access.
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