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The Information 4.3MODERATE
Verified 1 days ago Every cancellation path on this page was last re-verified on 2026-10-02. Cancel flows change — we track them.
Cancellation steps
Sign in at theinformation.com and open your account.
Open official cancel pageGo to the Subscription or Billing section.
Open official cancel pageSelect Cancel Subscription and follow the prompts.
Open official cancel pageEmail support@theinformation.com if you need assistance.
Open official cancel page
Cancellation policy
The Information bills automatically and renews until you cancel. Notice period: None — effective at the end of the current billing period. No refunds for partial periods; access continues until the period ends.
The Information is a paid business-news subscription cancelled from your account settings; cancellation takes effect at the end of the paid period with no prorated refund. A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge.
Fees & refund rules
| Item | Rule | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Notice period | None — effective at the end of the current billing period | Official ↗ |
| Refund policy | No refunds for partial periods; access continues until the period ends. | Official ↗ |
| Auto-renewal | On | Official ↗ |
| Cancellation method | Web (account settings) | Support ↗ |
| Free trial | A free trial is available — cancel before it ends to avoid the charge. | Official ↗ |
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About The Information
The Information is a Newsletters & Media service available in US. The Information renews automatically until you cancel. Cancellation requires a notice period of None — effective at the end of the current billing period. Refund terms: No refunds for partial periods; access continues until the period ends.
Why The Information scores 4.3/10
Beyond the fees and refund rules, here is how The Information scores on cancellation friction — the six axes that decide how hard leaving really is.
- Finding the cancel button on The Information takes some digging — it scores 5.3/10.
- Cancellation is quick at roughly 3.7 steps.
- Refund and proration terms are opaque — this axis scores 9.1/10, so you often only learn what you get back at the final screen.
- There are few confirmation prompts (3.2/10), so the exit is relatively clean.
- No support contact is required to cancel (2.7/10).
- Everything can be done online with no phone call (0.0/10).
The net result: The Information lands at 4.3/10 on our Friction Score — moderate. Use the verified steps on this page to cancel without hitting every wall.
What the score is made of
- Find entry
- 5.3
- Steps
- 3.7
- Refund visibility
- 9.1
- Confirmation prompts
- 3.2
- Contact support
- 2.7
- Phone
- 0.0
FAQ
Will I keep access after cancelling The Information?
Full access continues until the end of the current billing period, then downgrades to limited access.
Can I reactivate The Information later?
Resubscribe anytime from the website.
How do I cancel if The Information is billed through Apple or Google?
If billed via Apple, cancel in iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions.
Do I need to contact support to cancel The Information?
It cancels in your account settings — no support call is required.
Is my data deleted when I cancel The Information?
Cancellation stops billing. Profile and data retention follow the provider’s own privacy policy — check the official terms.
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