CBS News has launched CBS News 24/7, a free and continuously streamed anchored news service available to audiences worldwide [1, 2].
This expansion marks a strategic shift toward digital-first distribution. By removing paywalls and cable requirements for its live anchored content, the network aims to increase its global reach and compete with other free streaming news providers.
The service is accessible through the CBS News website, the network's mobile application, and various streaming platforms [1, 3]. It provides a constant stream of breaking news and top stories, ensuring that viewers have access to live reporting regardless of their geographic location [1, 3].
According to company data, the service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week [3]. This around-the-clock schedule allows the network to provide immediate coverage of developing events as they happen—a capability that traditional scheduled broadcasts often lack.
The move is part of a broader effort to expand the digital streaming offerings of CBS [2]. By integrating anchored news into a free, live format, the network is adapting to changing viewer habits that favor on-demand and internet-based consumption over linear television [2].
Because the service is free, it removes the financial barrier for users who do not subscribe to traditional cable packages [1, 2]. The integration across mobile and web platforms ensures that the news is available on multiple devices, catering to a mobile-centric global audience [3].
“CBS News has launched CBS News 24/7, a free and continuously streamed anchored news service.”
The transition to a 24/7 free streaming model reflects a broader industry trend where legacy media organizations prioritize accessibility and digital scale over traditional carriage fees. By offering anchored news for free globally, CBS is positioning itself to capture a younger, digitally native demographic while reducing reliance on the declining cable television bundle.
