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How much does it cost to use BBC mobile services?

The BBC does not charge for mobile content. Your network operator charges will apply. Operators may charge for time spent browsing or amount of data downloaded.

For example, if an operator charges £2 per MB of data downloaded, it would cost approximately 1p to read three pages of a BBC news story. Please consult your operator to find out their specific charges.

However, there are several ways to limit the costs of browsing the mobile internet:

Get a data bundle

Signing up to a monthly or daily flat-rate/capped data package will limit your monthly spend on surfing the mobile internet or downloading video clips, especially if you are a heavy user. Contact your network operator for further details.

Use wi-fi