CBS News and Stations has launched CBS News 24/7, a free anchored streaming news service available to anyone with an internet connection [1, 2].
This expansion represents a shift toward always-on digital journalism, allowing the network to deliver real-time reporting outside the constraints of traditional broadcast schedules. By removing paywalls, the service aims to increase the accessibility of verified news in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.
The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week [2, 3]. It integrates reporting from both the national CBS News desk and its various local stations to provide a mix of global and regional coverage [1, 2]. The platform is accessible globally through the internet, including via a dedicated mobile application [2, 3].
According to the company, the service serves as a primary destination for breaking news, live events, and original reporting [2, 3]. The network designed the stream to be a comprehensive hub for viewers who require immediate updates on developing stories.
"CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the Internet," CBS News said on its website [1].
The service does not require a subscription or cable package to access. This strategy positions the network to compete directly with other free ad-supported streaming television services that have integrated news programming into their lineups [2, 3].
"CBS News is free, live and available 24/7," CBS News said on its mobile app page [3].
“CBS News 24/7 is the anchored streaming news service from CBS News and Stations, available free to everyone with access to the Internet.”
The move to a free, 24/7 streaming model indicates a broader industry trend where legacy broadcasters are decoupling their content from linear television. By leveraging a global digital footprint, CBS can capture audiences that no longer subscribe to traditional cable, while utilizing its local station network to maintain a competitive edge in regional reporting.
