Cord cutters who are searching for more free local content won’t have to look any further than Pluto TV. This month, NBCUniversal is launching 15 new local streaming channels to the FAST streaming platform. The new channels include NBC and Telemundo local and regional news channels that provide viewers with weather, investigative and consumer reporting, and original NBC content.
The five channels that are available to stream on Pluto TV now include NBC New York News, NBC Los Angeles News, NBC Chicago News, NBC Philadelphia News, and NBC Washington D.C. News. The other 10 channels that are launching on Pluto TV throughout May are NBC Boston News, NBC Dallas Fort Worth News, NBC Bay Area News, NBC South Florida News, NBC San Diego News, NBC Connecticut News, Noticias Telemundo Noreste, Noticias Telemundo California, Noticias Telemundo Texas, and Noticias Telemundo Florida.
“We are excited to grow our existing partnership with Pluto TV and expand the reach of our premium local news content to new audiences,” said Amy Geary, SVP, NBCUniversal Content Distribution. “News remains a valuable asset in our NBCUniversal portfolio and we are thrilled to offer these regional networks to Pluto TV audiences.”
Pluto TV has become one of the premier FAST destinations due to its diverse mix of content and its new titles that are available each month. Earlier it was announced that Pluto was adding 21 new stations this month, and the 15 local NBC and Telemundo channels join NBC News NOW, TODAY All Day, Dateline 24/7, and Sky News International as part of the NBCUniversal lineup on the platform.
“In our mission of entertaining the planet, Pluto TV offers coverage on both global and local levels, striving to connect our audiences with every community that they are a part of,” said Amy Kuessner, EVP, Programming, Pluto TV. “By building on our local, geo-targeted news offering to include a variety of NBCUniversal news channels, we’re ensuring our viewers stay informed about what matters most in their neighborhoods and enriching their viewing experience with relevant, timely content.”
You can stream NBCUniversal content and much more with Pluto TV for free here.