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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a digital subscription? What do I get when I subscribe?

To get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps, you’ll need a subscription. When you subscribe, you’ll get unlimited access to articles and blog posts, as well as video, slide shows and other multimedia features — on the Web site, on the mobile site, and on our smartphone and tablet apps. With your subscription, you’ll also get 100 Archive articles every four weeks. NYTimes digital subscriptions do not include Premium Crosswords or The New York Times Crosswords apps, however Digital Subscribers are entitled to a 50% savings on Premium Crosswords subscriptions.

Can I get a digital subscription to NYTimes.com only?

No. The basic subscription package gives you unlimited access to NYTimes.com, plus the NYTimes apps for your smartphone.

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I get home delivery of the newspaper. Do I get free access?

Yes. Print subscribers to The New York Times get a free All Digital Access subscription. This package features free, unlimited access to NYTimes.com on any device, plus the full range of NYTimes apps for your smartphone (iPhone, Android-powered phones and Windows Phone), your tablet (iPad) and your computer. Free, unlimited access is provided to all print subscribers, no matter what type of subscription you have (daily, weekday, Weekender, etc.). You’ll also qualify for free digital access if your home delivery is provided by a third party (rather than by The New York Times directly).

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Are there digital subscription discounts for colleges and universities?

Individual subscriptions: College students, faculty and staff can subscribe for 99 cents for the first four weeks, then save 50% thereafter. Visit our college rate page to learn more and begin the order process at this special rate. K-12 educators may also subscribe at this reduced rate by visiting our teacher rate page. Restrictions apply.

Group access: A college or school can purchase digital access for multiple users at discounted education rates. For college information, please visit NYTimes.com/edudigital. For K-12 information, please visit NYTimes.com/niedigital.

Do you have a group or corporate subscription program?

Yes. We offer group subscriptions, which allow companies and organizations to purchase digital access for a set number of authorized users, under one bill, and at a special discount. Group subscriptions are available for all three digital subscription packages. To learn more, e-mail groupsubs@nytimes.com or call (800) 753-7795.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

You can cancel your subscription at any time. When you cancel, we will stop charging your account the following billing cycle. Each billing cycle is four weeks, so your unlimited access will continue for the remainder of the current four-week period. Afterward, you will still be able to view 10 articles a month on NYTimes.com and read Top News on our apps at no charge, just like any other visitor.

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What if I don’t want to subscribe — can I still read NYTimes.com for free?

Visitors get 10 free articles (including blog posts, slide shows, video and other multimedia features) each calendar month on NYTimes.com, as well as access to browse the home page, section fronts, blog fronts and classifieds. Subscribers enjoy unrestricted access to all of the content on NYTimes.com, and 100 Archive articles every four weeks. Also note that NYTimes apps are free to download and install, and they include the Top News section for free. Subscribers get unlimited access to all sections within the app.

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