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TIKTOK LAUNCHES £3.99 AD-FREE SUBSCRIPTION IN UK

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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Sean Keach / The Sun: TikTok plans to roll out TikTok Ad-Free, a £3.99-per-month subscription for UK accounts aged 18 or…

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It's the first time an ad-free subscription has been offered in an English-speaking country.

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