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BBC Launches Paid U.S. Subscription for News and TV Content

Priced at $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year, the launch seeks new revenue streams as the BBC’s licence fee income continues to fall.

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The BBC logo is displayed above the entrance to the BBC headquarters in London, Britain, July 10, 2023. REUTERS/Hollie Adams/File Photo
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Overview

  • The BBC began offering U.S. users a premium subscription service on June 26, 2025.
  • The service is priced at $8.99 per month or $49.99 per year.
  • Premium subscribers gain unlimited news articles, a live BBC News channel stream, ad-free documentaries and films, early podcast access and exclusive newsletters.
  • The paywall marks the first time the BBC has charged audiences outside the U.K. as it responds to 15 years of falling licence fee income and increased production costs.
  • The U.S. launch aligns with royal charter renewal talks ahead of its 2027 expiry, and the BBC has no current plans to introduce the model outside North America.