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Friends Reunited drops its £7.50 subscription fee

Former_MSE_Andrea
Former_MSE_Andrea Posts: 9,611 Forumite
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13 May 2008

What's it about?

The original social networking site Friends Reunited which is owned by ITV is now free. While you've always been able to view it, to contact people you needed to pay £7.50 every six months.

Why's it done this?

The increased popularity of newer social networking sites such as Facebook, Myspace and Bebo mean it's been possible to contact old friends for free in other ways for some time. It's likely this is a response to this by Friends Reunited as it's also adding extra social networking tools.

What will happen to my subscription?

If in the past you set up a continuous payment there's nothing you need to do, this just won't be taken from your account any more.

How's Friends Reunited paid for now?

Instead of gathering its revenue from subscriptions the site will now make its money from people clicking on adverts appearing on its pages.

What about its other sites?

For those who've joined Genes Reunited and Friends Reunited Dating there's no change, you'll still be charged the usual fee.

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This additional post has been inserted into the top of the discussion to provide a fully researched and re-written explanation. Huge thanks to MoneySaver jockettuk for the top spot!
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Comments

  • jockettuk
    jockettuk Posts: 5,809 Forumite
    its now free to send a message on friends reunited. used to be you had to pay a fee but not anymore

    www.friendsreunited.co.uk
    Those we love don't go away,They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,
    Still loved, still missed and very dear
    Our thoughts are ever with you,Though you have passed away.And those who loved you dearly,
    Are thinking of you today.
  • lannyloo
    lannyloo Posts: 922 Forumite
    Excellent, thanks for letting us know.

    Is it a temp thing or will it be forever??
  • CLLC
    CLLC Posts: 1,042 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I thinks it's a permanent thing
    :dance: I am great , yes I am :dance:
    :rotfl:
    :D If you think I was useful , Thank you, for thanking me :D
  • SqueakyRat
    SqueakyRat Posts: 143 Forumite
    jockettuk wrote: »
    its now free to send a message on friends reunited. used to be you had to pay a fee but not anymore

    www.friendsreunited.co.uk

    I recently paid a subscription !!! :mad:
    Wonder if they'll give me it back :confused:
    ~Non Ex Transverso Sed Deorsum~
  • jockettuk
    jockettuk Posts: 5,809 Forumite
    SqueakyRat wrote: »
    I recently paid a subscription !!! :mad:
    Wonder if they'll give me it back :confused:


    i would ask for it back
    Those we love don't go away,They walk beside us every day,Unseen, unheard, but always near,
    Still loved, still missed and very dear
    Our thoughts are ever with you,Though you have passed away.And those who loved you dearly,
    Are thinking of you today.
  • lannyloo
    lannyloo Posts: 922 Forumite
    Now they need to make genes reunited free...cant see it happening though
  • durham_girl
    durham_girl Posts: 2,715 Forumite
    Probably cos a lot of people are using facebook etc to catch up on old friends....and it's free!! :money:
    :j30/7/10:j

    :j24/1/14 :j
  • gentlepurr
    gentlepurr Posts: 4,123 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    lannyloo wrote: »
    Now they need to make genes reunited free...cant see it happening though

    Ive been getting free messaging on genes reunited for 2/3 weeks now :D . thought it was a glitch, or just a free few days or something, but it makes sense now, reading about friends reu

    hth

    xx
    "It is not uncommon for slight acquaintances to get married, but a couple really have to know each other to get divorced." - Anonymous
    :)
  • Riq
    Riq Posts: 10,430 Forumite
    durham_girl wrote: »
    Probably cos a lot of people are using facebook etc to catch up on old friends....and it's free!! :money:
    All the cool kids are on Facebook. :)
    "I'm not from around here, I have my own customs"
    For confirmation: No, I'm not a 40 year old woman, I'm a 26 year old bloke!
  • withabix
    withabix Posts: 9,508 Forumite
    I want a refund on my subscription!
    British Ex-pat in British Columbia!
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