Roku Quietly Adds Another Free Channel for Customers
Roku has made a series of moves over the past week that caught the attention of Cordcutters News, which revealed the latest addition to the streaming platform on Dec. 18: a free CNN channel.
"With this latest addition, The Roku Channel reinforces its commitment to free, diverse content, positioning itself as an essential service for modern viewers. Whether catching up on world events during a lunch break or winding down with weekly recaps, users now have another tool to stay connected to the pulse of global news," Cordcutters News said.
Roku Continues to Add Free Channels
Roku previously added 11 new free channels for customers:
- 144 BBC News
- 198 Tennis+
- 315 The Virginian
- 370 Home Improvement
- 387 My Wife and Kids
- 497 PBS Genealogy
- 617 Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
- 734 Love After Lockup WE TV
- 834 Overtime
- 1008 TV Amor
- 1018 Mi Raza
Roku Adds Another Free Channel
Just days after adding the previous 11 channels, Roku stepped into the legacy media world by landing CNN Headlines, a channel that will operate as a free, ad-supported channel for users.
"CNN Headlines stands out for its weekly recap format, which compiles key highlights from CNN’s extensive reporting network. Each segment typically runs for a few minutes, providing overviews of major headlines such as international conflicts, economic shifts, technological advancements, and environmental concerns," Luka Bouma of Cordcutters News wrote.
Bouma suggested the channel is Roku's attempt to attract a new type of customer.
"By incorporating CNN’s curated news summaries, the platform aims to attract a broader audience interested in staying informed on global events, politics, business, and cultural developments. Users can now access the channel directly through their Roku devices, smart TVs, or the Roku mobile app, without any subscription fees or additional logins required," he said.
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