CBSN, the streaming service from CBS News, is now available in 89 countries around the world.
The free, live 24/7 streaming service of CBS News had already been available globally on web browsers, but will now be distributed in regional app stores for Amazon Fire TV, Android, Android TV, Apple TV, iOS mobile apps, Chromecast and Chromecast built-in devices, LG Smart TVs, as well as VIZIO SmartCast in the United States and Canada.
Countries where CBSN is available will include Argentina, Brazil, China, France, Hong Kong, Italy, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, the Philippines, South Korea and the UK.
“Our research shows that there is global demand for CBS News’ reporting on issues and events that impact everyone,” said Christy Tanner, Executive Vice President & General Manager, CBS News Digital. “With CBSN’s expanded availability in international app stores we can now deliver vital, in-depth coverage on urgent and pivotal news events to more viewers in more places.”
While the other US news providers including NBC, ABC and Fox make their services available domestically, viewers often require a code from their local cable provider.