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Is there a monthly fee for the Amazon Fire Stick?

AMAZON Fire Stick is one of the most popular TV streaming devices in the world.

The budget price tag, convenience, and access to most major apps make the Stick a winner for most.

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Fire Stick offers access to a number of apps, both free and paidCredit: Alamy

And there are regular offers that make the gadget even more tempting.

The Amazon Fire Stick's biggest rival is Google Chromecast.

Despite being cheap upfront, some may wonder if there are monthly fees involved.

The simple answer is no, there are no monthly fees associated with the Amazon Fire Stick, although some of the apps you use may charge fees.

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There are plenty of free choices, such as BBC iPlayer, ITVX and Amazon Freevee.

Don't forget, though, that if you use BBC iPlayer or watch live streams, you'll need a TV license – more about that here.

Here are some great free apps available on the Amazon Fire Stick that are worth downloading:

But as far as monthly costs go, the only case on the Fire Stick would be if you are subscribed to premium apps.

Think of things like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video.

If you are already subscribed to any of these apps, simply download the apps and enter your login details.

Do I need a TV license to use an Amazon Fire Stick?

Amazon Prime Video has some free content there from Freevee.

The only other possible charges are paid apps, although these should be clearly stated and are usually one-off payments.

But the most important thing to know is that it is entirely possible to enjoy an Amazon Fire Stick without paying a cent.

Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime aren't cheap – and subscription costs seem to be rising year after year.

Fortunately, there are a lot of free streaming TV alternatives that not everyone knows about.

Here are some free alternatives worth trying: