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BBC Throws Up Website Paywall for U.S. Users


BBC Studios and BBC News have launched the "first phase" of a pay model for BBC.com in the US.

In the coming months “as we test and learn from audience consumption,” the BBC said, ad-free documentary series and films (including the full BBC Select documentary catalogue), ad-free and early release podcasts, and exclusive newsletters and content will be included in the offer. Several major U.S.-based news outlets also have paywalls, including the New York Times, the Wall Street Journal and the Washington Post. “Over the next few months, as we test and learn more about audience needs and habits, additional long-form factual content will be added to the offer for paying users.

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