The electronic version of The New York Times will be paid

Written by admin on January 29th, 2010

Publishing House New York Times Company will charge a fee for access to materials published on the website of the newspaper The New York Times.

writes about this New York Magazine. Officially, this information has not been confirmed. However, a friend of Chairman of the Board of Directors publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. said that the final decision on this matter will be taken in the coming days.

source at the newspaper confirmed this information, adding that an appropriate announcement will be made in the coming weeks. According to rumors, 27 January this year, Apple advertises its internet tablet, which will allow the company to enter the market of electronic books. Journalists expect Sulzberger officially announce the introduction of fees for the electronic version of The New York Times shortly after the presentation device. Also, the media suggest that the publisher will tell about a partnership agreement with Apple, which New York Times Company will supply the content for the tablet.

expected payment for published material on the Internet will imdacpose no earlier than spring of this year. Chief editor Bill Keller declined to comment. It is not known what kind of payment scheme will be used at The New York Times. It is assumed that the publisher may close some sections, and provide access to them by subscription. Also there is a chance that readers will first get acquainted with a limited number of articles. Once the limit is reached, they will offer to subscribe.

Several years ago, publishers already be charged for materials published on the web. In 2005, the service was launched TimesSelect, through which users can gain access to certain materials and archives The New York Times. For an annual subscription was required to pay about $ 50. In 2007, publishers rejected this idea.

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