CBS News has launched CBS News 24/7, a free streaming service providing continuous live anchored news coverage [1, 2].
This shift reflects a broader industry transition toward digital-first consumption. By removing paywalls and traditional cable barriers, the network aims to capture a wider global audience that prefers on-demand and live internet streaming over scheduled television broadcasts.
The service is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week [3]. Viewers can access the stream worldwide through the CBS News website, the official mobile app, and various other streaming platforms [1, 2].
According to the network, the goal of the service is to provide audiences with free, around-the-clock access to breaking news and live events [2]. The stream integrates original reporting from CBS News and contributions from its local stations to provide a mix of national and regional perspectives [2].
By leveraging a continuously-live format, the network can pivot quickly during breaking news events without waiting for a scheduled time slot. This allows the organization to maintain a persistent presence in the digital news cycle, a necessity as traditional linear viewership declines.
The availability of the service on mobile devices ensures that users can track top stories in real time regardless of their location [1]. The network said it is positioning this tool as a primary destination for viewers seeking immediate updates on global events [2].
“CBS News 24/7 is a free, continuously-live anchored streaming news service.”
The launch of CBS News 24/7 signals an aggressive move to compete with digital-native news outlets and other legacy broadcasters transitioning to FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) models. By integrating local station reporting into a global stream, CBS is attempting to create a unified news ecosystem that bridges the gap between hyper-local reporting and international coverage.
