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Acorn TV expands to Apple TV, Android TV and more

June 28, 2019 08.09 Europe/London By Robert Briel

Acorn TV, the streaming service for British and international television in North America, has expanded its distribution channels in the last month.

Acorn TV has increas aedvailability on Apple TV channels in the Apple TV app, The Roku Channel, Amazon Prime Video Channels in Canada, and Android TV.

Mike Pears, President of US Distribution for RLJ Entertainment and Acorn TV, said, “Acorn TV is now available in more ways than ever before so customers can watch its addictive international mysteries and dramas on whatever device or platform they prefer. With millions of drama and mystery fans worldwide, we’re thrilled to work with these key distribution partners to continue to evolve the service and expands its distribution in North America as well as worldwide.”

Distribution Expansion consists of Apple TV app – Customers in the US and Canada can now subscribe to Acorn TV directly in the all-new Apple TV app among its Apple TV channels offerings.
The Roku Channel – Acorn TV is now available for purchase directly through Premium Subscriptions on The Roku Channel.
Amazon Prime Video Channels for Canada – Besides being available via Acorn.TV in Canada, Acorn TV will soon be available as an add-on subscription service through Prime Video Channels in Canada as well. Acorn TV is already available in the US.
Android TV – Acorn TV is now available as an app on Android TV Smart TV’s and digital media players.
In addition, Acorn TV remains available through Acorn.tv on the web, as well as Chromecast, Comcast/Xfinity, and apps on the App Store, Android Google Play, Roku and Amazon FireTV. Later this summer Acorn TV will also be available as an app on Vizio smart TV’s.

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Filed Under: Newsline, TV Tagged With: Acorn TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku, US Edited: 28 June 2019 08:11

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