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BBC unveils paid subscription plans for US users

Move is significant step forward in driving overseas revenue for the UK’s public service broadcaster

The BBC will charge US users for access to its journalism through a subscription fee for its overseas website to boost revenues ahead of crucial negotiations over future funding. 

On Thursday, the UK licence fee funded broadcaster will reveal plans to offer a subscription of $49.99 per year, or $8.99 per month, for US users to get unlimited access to its news, features and livestream of the BBC News channel. 

The UK national broadcaster described it in a statement on Thursday as “the first phase of a pay model for BBC.com visitors in the US”, with ad-free documentary series and films, early release podcasts and exclusive newsletters and content to be included in the offer later this year.

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