CBS News provides a free, continuously streaming news service offering live breaking news and anchored programming to users with internet access [1].
The service represents a shift toward always-on digital consumption, allowing the network to centralize its breaking news and original reporting in one destination [2]. By removing paywalls and traditional broadcast schedules, the network can reach a global audience in real time.
Rebranded as "CBS News 24/7" in 2024, the platform integrates content from the main network and its various local stations [2]. The service operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week [1]. This availability ensures that viewers have a consistent point of entry for live events and reporting regardless of their geographic location.
Users can access the stream through the official CBS News website or the dedicated mobile app [1]. The programming includes a mix of live updates and original reporting designed to supplement traditional news cycles.
"CBS News is free, live and available 24/7. Start watching now," CBS News said [1].
The expansion of the live-streaming offering allows the network to compete more directly with digital-native news outlets and other legacy media organizations that have pivoted toward streaming. The move to a 24/7 model reflects a broader industry trend toward flexibility and immediate accessibility [2].
"CBS News expands its live‑streaming offerings and rebrands the service as CBS News 24/7," TheWrap said [2].
“CBS News is free, live and available 24/7.”
The transition to a permanent, free streaming model signals a strategic move by CBS News to capture digital audiences who are moving away from linear television. By leveraging a 24/7 cycle, the network can maintain a constant presence in the news cycle, ensuring that their reporting is available instantly as events unfold globally.
