Yesterday, Cord Cutters News broke the news that BBC News was coming to Pluto TV. Now it has been officially announced that not only is Pluto TV getting BCC News, but so are other services, including Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, Xumo Play, VIZIO WatchFree+, Sling Freestream, and Plex.
With this move, BBC News is now easily available for free on a growing number of platforms in the United States.
“This is a significant milestone for the BBC as this launch will more than double the current reach and availability of the BBC News channel in the U.S. at a time when access to independent news and information is more important than ever,” said Tara Maitra, Chief Commercial Officer, Global Media & Streaming, BBC Studios. “We’re proud to launch this channel with the support of so many of the leading CTV/FAST platform partners as we continue to expand the footprint of BBC News and bring the BBC’s journalism to wider audiences in the region.”
“What a profoundly meaningful addition to the rapidly growing CTV/FAST space, at a time when access to authoritative and impartial news could never be more important,” said Kim Kelleher, Chief Commercial Officer of AMC Networks. “The BBC is one of the largest, most trusted and comprehensive news-gathering organizations in the world. The arrival of BBC News as a live, 24-hour channel on these free platforms is a landmark moment for global news, our partner platforms and the entire FAST distribution ecosystem.”
“This latest addition to our news offering expands our diverse programming lineup and gives us the opportunity to reach an even wider audience via a well-respected and trusted international news source,” said Amy Kuessner, EVP of Programming for Pluto TV. “In today’s day and age, free round-the-clock access to a strong audience-centric news brand like BBC News is indispensable.”
BBC News is also available through YouTube TV, Philo, and other services like Comcast.