CBS To Launch Stand-alone Streaming Service
CBS is following HBO to launch CBS All Access, a stand-alone digital streaming service for $5.99 a month.
The news comes a day after HBO said it plans to offer a streaming-only service next year.
"With video consumption habits changing all the time, it is very important that we continue to provide the best local news, entertainment and sports via a service like CBS All Access," said Peter Dunn, president of CBS Television Stations, in a statement. "Television stations have been the fabric of local broadcasting for 75 years, and today's announcement is part of paving the way for the next 75."
The network says 15 current prime-time shows such as "Survivor" will be available the day after they air on the new service. Subscriptions to the service will include the ability to stream CBS stations live in 14 markets and watch previous seasons of current shows as well as older shows from both CBS and other networks. Howevr, NFL coverage will not be available.
"With video consumption habits changing all the time, it is very important that we continue to provide the best local news, entertainment and sports via a service like CBS All Access," said Peter Dunn, president of CBS Television Stations, in a statement. "Television stations have been the fabric of local broadcasting for 75 years, and today's announcement is part of paving the way for the next 75."
The network says 15 current prime-time shows such as "Survivor" will be available the day after they air on the new service. Subscriptions to the service will include the ability to stream CBS stations live in 14 markets and watch previous seasons of current shows as well as older shows from both CBS and other networks. Howevr, NFL coverage will not be available.
