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1. What is a digital subscription? What do I get when I subscribe?
2. If I have multiple computers at my residence or place of work, do I need to purchase multiple digital subscriptions?
3. If I already subscribe to the print version of The Republican Herald, do I receive a discount to my digital subscription?
4. What about viewing republicanherald.com articles on my mobile phone? Do I need a digital subscription for that?
5. I am an administrator or supervisor for a college, library or business. Can I get a digital subscription discount?
6. What is the cancellation and refund policy?


1. What is a digital subscription? What do I get when I subscribe?

To get unlimited access to republicanherald.com, you'll need an online subscription. When you subscribe, you'll get unlimited access to articles, breaking news, photo galleries, blog posts, reader comments, The Republican Herald archived articles, databases and more. All visitors are able to view 12 articles FREE during any 30-day period. If you exceed that amount you'll need a digital subscription to continue enjoying republicanherald.com's suite of articles and tools.

2. If I have multiple computers at my residence or place of work, do I need to purchase multiple digital subscriptions?

No. You will be provided a username and password to access republicanherald.com at your residence, at work, on the go, at a library, wherever. It is this ease of access that allows our customers to obtain news and information instantly, anywhere.

3. If I already subscribe to the print version of The Republican Herald, do I receive a discount to my digital subscription?

Yes. Customers who already subscribe to The Republican Herald print edition will receive a hefty discount to their online subscription. Plenty of people love their print edition, but need the up-to-date breaking news coverage only available at republicanherald.com and unmatched by any other local news medium. For more specific pricing information, click here .

4. What about viewing republicanherald.com articles on my mobile phone? Do I need a digital subscription for that?

No. Mobile-optimized versions of our website and mobile apps do not limit the number of articles you can view. Click here for our free mobile app or here for our E-Edition for Tablet, Mac and PC Subscriptions.

5. I am an administrator or supervisor for a college, library or business. Can I get a digital subscription discount?

Yes. A discounted digital subscription to republicanherald.com is available to eligible colleges, libraries and businesses. To be eligible, an office must subscribe to The Republican Herald print edition. Each office building or department may have one digital subscription for each print edition that is delivered. A single digital subscription may be used on up to 10 devices. Other restrictions apply. For bulk orders, please email dsickle@republicanherald.com.

6. What is the cancellation and refund policy?

You may cancel your subscription at any time. When you cancel, your account will not be charged the following billing cycle. Each billing cycle is 30 days, starting with the day of purchase. Unlimited access to republicanherald.com will continue for the remainder of the current 30-day period. Afterward, you will still be able to view 10 articles a month on republicanherald.com, just like any other visitor. For more billing information, please view this help site, contact Customer Care via this online form or by phone at 866.71.PRESS (866.717.7377).

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