BBC News Expands into U.S. Market with 24-Hour FAST Channel

The new channel aims to double BBC News' U.S. reach, offering live coverage from around the world on popular streaming platforms.

BBC News launches a 24-hour live news channel on various Free Ad-supported Streaming TV (FAST) platforms in the U.S.
The channel will be available on platforms like Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, XumoPlay, VIZIO WatchFree+, Sling Freestream, and Plex.
AMC Networks partners with BBC for distribution and sales in the U.S., aiming to expand BBC News' reach.
The channel features live coverage anchored from the U.K., U.S., and Singapore, offering a global perspective on news.
This expansion aims to double BBC News' reach in the U.S., emphasizing the importance of access to independent news.