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FIRST SEEN 2026-08-25 · VERSION 20260825_rev01 · COMPARED WITH 20260811_rev01

What changed, in plain language

USA TODAY rewrote the billing rule for Digital Access subscriptions: the old "EZ Pay" credit-card clause is replaced with a broader "Automatic Renewal & Billing" clause that covers any payment method, charges on a recurring basis at "introductory and other rates," and says outright that the price can go up when your term ends. The separate eNewspaper subscriptions section — with its own cancellation and New York refund terms — was deleted from the page entirely. Two more dates were added to the 2026 list of no-print days.

Changes that may affect you

Billing clause now spells out price increases and covers any payment methodMATERIAL
BILLING & RENEWAL

The new wording says your subscription renews at the "introductory and other rates indicated, subject to future price increases" when your current term ends. That makes clear the low starter price can rise later. It also covers "your payment method" generally rather than a credit card you specifically indicate, and the old promise that the charge would land in a set 0-to-14-day window before your term ended is no longer in this clause.

“You authorize us to automatically charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the introductory and other rates indicated, subject to future price increases at the expiration of your then current subscription term”

What you can do — Note your renewal date and check your statement around it. If you don't want to keep paying at a higher rate, call customer service at 1-800-872-0001 to cancel before the renewal date — the page says there are no credits, refunds, or prorated billing for cancelling mid-period. New York residents can cancel within 14 days after a price increase takes effect and get a prorated refund.

eNewspaper subscription terms removed from this pageMATERIAL
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The section covering eNewspaper subscriptions — including its cancellation rules and the New York price-increase refund right — was deleted. If you have an eNewspaper subscription, the terms you can point to on this page are gone, and the diff doesn't say what replaces them or whether the product is still sold.

“eNewspaper Access subscriptions: Subscriptions do not include print supplements or Crossword.”

What you can do — If you subscribe to the eNewspaper, call 1-800-872-0001 and ask in writing which terms now apply to your plan, and save a copy of the answer.

Two dates added to the 2026 no-print listMINOR
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The 2026 Non-Print Days list now includes 10/12 and 11/11 on top of the six dates already listed, so there are two more days in 2026 with no printed paper.

“Non-Print Days 2026: 1/1, 5/25, 7/4, 9/7, 10/12, 11/11, 11/26, 12/25”

Changelog

  1. ± CHANGED"EZ Pay" replaced with a broader automatic renewal and billing clause

    For Digital Access subscriptions, the old clause let USA TODAY charge the credit card you named, monthly, in a 0-to-14-day window before your term ended. The new clause lets them charge "your payment method" (not just a credit card you indicate) on a recurring basis at the "introductory and other rates indicated," and adds that this is subject to future price increases when your current term expires. The specific 0-to-14-day timing window is gone.

    EZ Pay: With EZ Pay, you authorize us to automatically charge the credit card you indicate every month 0 to 14 days prior to the expiration of your then current subscription term, for the duration of your subscription or until you notify us otherwise. Any outstanding balance will be processed with the first EZ Pay charge.

    Automatic Renewal & Billing: You authorize us to automatically charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the introductory and other rates indicated, subject to future price increases at the expiration of your then current subscription term, for the duration of your subscription or until you notify us otherwise. Any outstanding balance will be processed with your first charge.

  2. − REMOVEDThe whole eNewspaper subscriptions section was deleted

    The page used to have a separate section for eNewspaper subscriptions listing what you get, how billing works, how to cancel, and the New York price-increase refund right. That entire section is now gone from this page. The diff does not say why, or whether the tier still exists or is now covered by other terms.

    eNewspaper Access subscriptions: Subscriptions do not include print supplements or Crossword.

  3. ± CHANGEDTwo more no-print days added to the 2026 calendar

    The 2026 Non-Print Days list grew from six dates to eight, adding 10/12 and 11/11. The other rules on the page about non-print days were not changed by this update.

    Non-Print Days 2026: 1/1, 5/25, 7/4, 9/7, 11/26, 12/25

    Non-Print Days 2026: 1/1, 5/25, 7/4, 9/7, 10/12, 11/11, 11/26, 12/25

Full text changes — 20260811_rev01 to 20260825_rev01

COLOUR MARKS THE SEVERITY OF A FLAGGED CLAUSE · + AND − MARK ADDED AND REMOVED

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1919- Digital Access subscriptions: Subscriptions do not include print supplements or Crossword.
2020- Digital Access Ad-Lite subscriptions: 50% fewer paid advertisements on desktop, mobile and app.
2121- Unlimited Full Access every day to USA TODAY.
2222- Breaking news alerts and updates on our tablet and smartphone apps. You can personalize your news alerts, swipe, and scroll through stories faster, and bookmark them to save and read later. To unlock unlimited access, sign into your account in the app.
2323- Newsletters tailored to specific topics our readers want more of. Newsletters can be sent right to your inbox. Sign up for one (or all of them) today at USA TODAY.
24- EZ Pay: With EZ Pay, you authorize us to automatically charge the credit card you indicate every month 0 to 14 days prior to the expiration of your then current subscription term, for the duration of your subscription or until you notify us otherwise. Any outstanding balance will be processed with the first EZ Pay charge.
24- Automatic Renewal & Billing: You authorize us to automatically charge your payment method on a recurring basis at the introductory and other rates indicated, subject to future price increases at the expiration of your then current subscription term, for the duration of your subscription or until you notify us otherwise. Any outstanding balance will be processed with your first charge.
2525- Cancellation: If at any time you decide to cancel your subscription, which you can do at any time, you may contact customer service. You must cancel your subscription before it automatically renews for a subsequent period to avoid being charged for the next period's subscription fee. If you timely cancel your subscription, the cancellation will become effective at the end of the then current subscription period. Gannett does not provide credits, refunds, or prorated billing for any subscription cancelled mid-period. In such a circumstance you will continue to have access to your subscription for the remainder of the subscription period. We reserve the right, however, to issue refunds or credits at our sole discretion. If we issue a refund or credit in one instance, we are under no obligation to issue the same refund or credit in the future.
2626- New York Residents: If we increase your subscription price, you may cancel within 14 days after the price increase takes effect and receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of your subscription term.
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28eNewspaper subscriptions:
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30- eNewspaper Access subscriptions: Subscriptions do not include print supplements or Crossword.
31- Unlimited Full Access every day the eNewspaper at USA TODAY/eNewspaper.
32- EZ Pay: With EZ Pay, you authorize us to automatically charge the credit card you indicate every month 0 to 14 days prior to the expiration of your then current subscription term, for the duration of your subscription or until you notify us otherwise. Any outstanding balance will be processed with the first EZ Pay charge.
33- Cancellation: If at any time you decide to cancel your subscription, which you can do at any time, you may contact customer service. You must cancel your subscription before it automatically renews for a subsequent period to avoid being charged for the next period's subscription fee. If you timely cancel your subscription, the cancellation will become effective at the end of the then current subscription period. Gannett does not provide credits, refunds, or prorated billing for any subscription cancelled mid-period. In such a circumstance you will continue to have access to your subscription for the remainder of the subscription period. We reserve the right, however, to issue refunds or credits at our sole discretion. If we issue a refund or credit in one instance, we are under no obligation to issue the same refund or credit in the future.
34- New York Residents: If we increase your subscription price, you may cancel within 14 days after the price increase takes effect and receive a prorated refund for the unused portion of your subscription term.
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3628Customer Service Information
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3830Phone: 1-800-872-0001
3931Online: help.usatoday.com Hours of Operation
4032Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 7:00pm
4133Saturday: Closed
5042Premium Editions 2025: 1/12, 1/26, 2/9, 2/23, 3/9, 3/23, 4/6, 4/27, 5/4, 5/18, 6/8, 6/22, 7/13, 7/27, 8/10, 8/24, 9/7, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19, 11/9, 12/7, 12/21
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5244Non-Print Days 2025: 1/1, 5/26, 7/4, 9/1, 11/27, 12/25
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5446Premium Editions 2026: 1/11, 1/25, 2/8, 2/22, 3/8, 3/22, 4/12, 4/26, 5/10, 5/31, 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/09, 8/23, 9/13, 9/27, 10/11, 10/25, 11/08, 11/25, 12/06, 12/20
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56Non-Print Days 2026: 1/1, 5/25, 7/4, 9/7, 11/26, 12/25
48Non-Print Days 2026: 1/1, 5/25, 7/4, 9/7, 10/12, 11/11, 11/26, 12/25