BBC News is launching a 24-hour live news channel on a variety of Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platforms as the media organization continues to expand into North America.
The network will initially launch in partnership with Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, XumoPlay, VIZIO WatchFree+, Sling Freestream and Plex, where BBC News content will be accessible.
AMC Networks represents BBC News in the U.S., handling the company’s distribution and sales, through its BBC America joint venture.
The network has long been allocating resources to break into the U.S. market, growing its news operation out of its Washington D.C. bureau, expanding primetime offerings, and developing programming focused on national news.
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