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| Washington Post paywall up from next week | Washington Post paywall up from next week |
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| The Washington Post's paywall is to be "phased in" over several weeks from next Wednesday (12 June). It will use the metered model that will, initially, offer readers 20 pieces of content free every month before they are asked to subscribe. | The Washington Post's paywall is to be "phased in" over several weeks from next Wednesday (12 June). It will use the metered model that will, initially, offer readers 20 pieces of content free every month before they are asked to subscribe. |
| People who have paid for home delivery will have free access. Others will pay $9.99 (£6.49) a month for desktop and mobile access or $14.99 (£9.73) for a "digital premium" package that "includes access to all of the Post's custom apps." | People who have paid for home delivery will have free access. Others will pay $9.99 (£6.49) a month for desktop and mobile access or $14.99 (£9.73) for a "digital premium" package that "includes access to all of the Post's custom apps." |
| In a letter to readers, the Post's publisher, Katharine Weymouth, writes: | In a letter to readers, the Post's publisher, Katharine Weymouth, writes: |
| "Whether or not you subscribe, we will not limit your ability to view the Post's home page and section front pages, watch videos or search classified advertising. | "Whether or not you subscribe, we will not limit your ability to view the Post's home page and section front pages, watch videos or search classified advertising. |
| In addition, readers who come to the Post through search engines or shared links will be able to access the linked page regardless of the number of articles they have previously viewed." | In addition, readers who come to the Post through search engines or shared links will be able to access the linked page regardless of the number of articles they have previously viewed." |
| Source: Poynter | Source: Poynter |
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