CBS News provides a free [1], live streaming news service known as CBS News 24/7 that delivers breaking news and top stories.
This move expands the network's digital footprint by removing payment barriers for live news. It allows the organization to reach a broader audience through multiple digital entry points regardless of cable subscriptions.
The service is available continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week [2]. Users can access the stream through the CBS News website, the official mobile app, and various streaming platforms [3]. This infrastructure is designed to provide anytime access to original reporting and top stories from both the national network and its local stations [4].
By integrating local station content with national reporting, the service creates a centralized hub for news consumption. The stream focuses on delivering real-time updates on breaking events, a strategy to compete with other free digital news aggregators.
The network operates the service as a free resource [1]. This model prioritizes accessibility over subscription revenue for its live news broadcast, ensuring that breaking information remains available to the general public without a cost barrier [1].
“The service is available continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”
The shift toward a free, 24/7 streaming model reflects a broader industry trend where traditional broadcasters pivot away from linear cable reliance. By offering a no-cost digital alternative, CBS News is positioning itself to capture younger, cord-cutting audiences who prefer on-demand and mobile-first news consumption over scheduled television broadcasts.
