CBS News has launched a premier anchored streaming news service providing live breaking news and top stories 24 hours a day [1].
This expansion of digital delivery allows the network to reach a global audience without the barriers of traditional cable subscriptions. By offering free access to original reporting, the service competes for viewers who prefer on-demand and continuous digital streams over scheduled broadcasts.
The service is available to anyone with internet access [1]. Users can access the stream through a web browser, the CBS News mobile app, or on Xbox One via CBSN [1], [2]. This multi-platform approach ensures that the network's content is accessible across various hardware ecosystems, from smartphones to gaming consoles.
According to the network, the service focuses on delivering original reporting and programs from CBS News and its affiliated stations [1]. The continuous nature of the stream means that breaking news is delivered in real time, providing a constant feed of information to the public worldwide [1].
By integrating its stations' reporting into a single streaming hub, CBS News centralizes its regional and national coverage. This allows the organization to scale its reach and provide a consistent news product across different time zones, and geographic regions [1].
“The service is available to anyone with internet access.”
The move toward a free, 24/7 streaming model reflects a broader industry shift where traditional broadcasters are decoupling their content from linear television. By removing paywalls and cable requirements, CBS News is positioning itself to capture a younger, digitally native demographic while increasing its global footprint.
