CBS News has launched CBS News 24/7, a free live-streaming news service available to anyone with internet access [1, 2].
The move represents a strategic shift to expand the network's digital reach. By removing paywalls and cable requirements, the company aims to provide a continuously available platform for breaking news and original reporting [1, 2].
The service delivers a mix of breaking news, live events, and storytelling from CBS News and its various local stations [1, 2]. This integration allows the network to leverage its local reporting infrastructure to feed a global digital stream, ensuring that regional stories can reach an international audience in real time.
Because the service is internet-based, it is available worldwide [1, 2]. This accessibility allows the network to bypass traditional distribution hurdles associated with linear television and cable contracts.
The 24/7 stream is designed to function as a digital hub for the network's news operations [1, 2]. It combines the immediacy of a live broadcast with the flexibility of a streaming platform, allowing viewers to access top stories without a subscription fee.
CBS News said the service is intended to provide a reliable source of information through its original reporting and live event coverage [1, 2]. The platform operates as a constant feed, prioritizing the most current developments as they happen across the globe.
“CBS News 24/7 is a free live-streaming news service available to anyone with internet access.”
The launch of CBS News 24/7 signals a broader industry trend toward 'linear-to-digital' migration. By offering a free, 24-hour stream, CBS is competing directly with both traditional cable news giants and emerging digital-first news outlets to capture the attention of cord-cutters and global audiences who prefer on-demand or streaming access over scheduled television.
