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BT removes mobile data fees for BBC Bitesize educational content

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BT has partnered with the BBC to remove mobile data charges for BBC Bitzesize educational content for all contract/PAYG EE, BT Mobile and Plusnet Mobile customers while schools are closed. This is the first zero rating of educational content, with BT expecting to make further announcements for other learning portals soon. 

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Companies: BBC / BT / BT Mobile / EE / Plusnet
Countries: United Kingdom
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