TikTok to launch ad-free subscription option in UK

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TikTok is introducing an ad-free subscription tier for users in the United Kingdom. The option will roll out over the coming months to those aged 18 and older. It marks the first such offering in an English-speaking country.

TikTok users in the UK will soon have the choice to avoid advertisements on the platform by paying a monthly fee. The ad-free tier is set to become available over the coming months to account holders who are 18 or older. It will cost £4 per month, or about $5.40, according to the company announcement.

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