The Birmingham News Company, founded way back in 1888, is the main news source for the Birmingham, Alabama area, primarily through its website, AL.com. Maybe you signed up to follow every twist and turn of the last Iron Bowl and now you're just getting too many emails. It happens. With subscription plans ranging from $1 to $15.99, and this guide covering cancellation on Desktop, iOS, and Android, you can stop unwanted charges. By canceling, you could save up to $191 a year. Let's get it done.
How to Cancel Birmingham News Company Subscription on Desktop
This is the most direct way to cancel if you signed up on their website. Honestly, it can be a bit of a maze. You have to click through a few different menus just to get to the cancellation page.
1 Log In to Your AL.com Account
Go to AL.com and click the 'Log In' button. You'll need your email and password for this part.
2 Find Your Account Settings
Once you're in, look for your name or a profile icon, usually in the top-right corner. Click it and find a link for 'My Account' or 'Account Management'.
3 Navigate to Your Subscription
Inside your account dashboard, there should be a section labeled 'Subscription' or 'Billing'. This is where they keep the important stuff.
4 Select the Cancel Option
Look for a button or link that says 'Cancel Subscription' or 'Manage Subscription'. You might have to scroll to find it. Weirdly, I had to refresh the page once for the button to even show up.
5 Confirm Your Cancellation
They will probably show you an offer to try and keep you subscribed. Just ignore it and confirm you want to cancel. Make sure you get to a final confirmation screen before you close the tab.
How to Cancel Birmingham News Company Subscription on Mobile
Canceling on your phone is easy, but only if you originally subscribed through the app stores. That's a common mistake people make, so double-check how you signed up first.
1 Cancel on iOS
This only works if you subscribed through the Apple App Store. If you signed up on the AL.com website, you have to use the desktop method.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap your Apple ID at the top.
- Select 'Subscriptions'.
- Find the Birmingham News or AL.com subscription and tap 'Cancel Subscription'.
2 Cancel on Android
This is for subscriptions made via the Google Play Store. Again, this won't work if you subscribed directly on their website.
- Open the Google Play Store app.
- Tap your profile icon, then go to 'Payments & subscriptions' > 'Subscriptions'.
- Find the subscription for The Birmingham News.
- Tap on it and follow the instructions to cancel.
Cancel Birmingham News Company Subscription with Phone
You can call their customer service at (205) 325-2211. Be prepared for a potential wait. One user on a forum mentioned, 'I had to call twice because the first person couldn't find my account.' Have your account information ready before you call. Hours are typically standard business hours, Central Time.
Cancel Birmingham News Company Subscription with Email
Send an email to circulationsupport@al.com. Make sure to include your full name, the email address associated with your account, and your subscription details. Don't expect an instant reply, it could take 1-2 business days to get a response.
The Birmingham News Company generally doesn't offer prorated refunds. When you cancel, you'll keep your access until the end of your current billing cycle. They don't have a 'pause' feature, so cancellation is your only real option if you want to stop payments. Your user data, like your login, will likely remain unless you specifically request its deletion.
Birmingham News Company Plans and Pricing 2025
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Digital Unlimited | $15.99/month | Includes unlimited access to AL.com, the AL.com app, and the daily e-newspaper. You also get subscriber-exclusive newsletters. |
| Introductory Offer | Varies (e.g., $1 for 6 months) | Same features as Digital Unlimited, but for a limited promotional period. The price jumps significantly after the offer ends, which catches a lot of people off guard. |
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Olivia Harper
Content Manager
Olivia Harper, a Content Manager with nine years of experience, creates user-focused guides on subscription services. Featured in Digital Consumer Reports, her work simplifies subscription terms and cancellations.
