TIKTOK LAUNCHES £3.99 AD-FREE SUBSCRIPTION IN UK
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TikTok is rolling out TikTok Ad-Free, a paid subscription service for UK users aged 18 and over at £3.99 per month. The launch marks the first ad-free option offered in an English-speaking country following 2023 testing.
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