Subscriptions sold with other services

News media paid promotional programs

Applicable Rule: C 1.1/C 101.1 Paid Circulation

Subscriptions included with the sale of other services such as cable television, Internet or phone service, are eligible as paid individual subscriptions if the following requirements are met:

• The consumer takes affirmative action (opt-in) to accept the subscription.
• The same offer presents the service for purchase without the subscription.
• The cost of the other service on its own is less than the package cost. The difference is at least one cent, net of considerations.
• The invoice, receipt or billing statement for the other service itemizes a qualifying price for the subscription separate from the cost of the other service.
• Copies presented or implied as free are only eligible as qualified home delivery - address specific circulation.

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