CBS News has launched CBS News 24/7, a free streaming service providing continuous live breaking news and anchored programming to a global audience [1].
The shift represents a strategic effort by the U.S. television news division of Paramount Global to consolidate its digital identity. By replacing the previous CBSN brand, the network aims to provide on-demand access to trusted coverage under a single, recognizable name [1, 2].
The service officially rebranded as CBS News 24/7 on March 5, 2024 [1]. This transition allows the network to integrate its correspondents and anchors into a seamless, around-the-clock delivery system that spans multiple digital touchpoints [2].
Access to the stream is available worldwide via the internet. Users can view the content through the CBS News website, dedicated mobile apps, and a variety of streaming hardware [1, 3]. The service is compatible with more than 20 platforms [1], including Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and Xbox One [1, 3].
"CBS News 24/7 is our commitment to delivering trusted news around the clock," Susan Zirinsky, President of CBS News, said [1].
The network designed the service to combine original reporting with live updates, ensuring that breaking stories are available immediately across all devices [2]. This infrastructure supports the goal of maintaining a constant presence in the evolving digital media landscape, where traditional linear television schedules are increasingly bypassed by viewers [1, 2].
“CBS News 24/7 is our commitment to delivering trusted news around the clock.”
The rebranding of CBSN to CBS News 24/7 signals a broader industry trend toward brand unification. By removing the 'N' suffix and emphasizing the 24/7 nature of the service, Paramount Global is positioning its digital stream not as a secondary product, but as a primary pillar of its news distribution strategy to compete with other free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channels.
