Pluto TV continues to expand its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel offerings with the launch of a new collection of channels focusing on global and local news coverage across multiple international markets.
The company has partnered with several prominent news organizations to bring viewers up-to-date coverage of the most important events worldwide. CNN International will launch in the UK, Germany, Switzerland, and Austria, while CNN Fast will be available in the UK, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Canada, France, Italy, and Spain. Reuters FAST channel is now available in Canada, the UK, and the Nordics.
Pluto TV is also expanding its local news offerings in Canada with the launch of four channels from CBC News/Radio-Canada. These channels, including CBC News Explore, CBC News Toronto, CBC News British Columbia, and Radio-Canada Info, will provide the latest news from across Canada and around the world.
"With the debut of CBC/Radio-Canada, CNN Fast, CNN International, and Reuters on Pluto TV, we are providing both global and local news coverage to our fans, connecting our audiences with every community they belong to," said Katrina Kowalski, Senior Vice President, International Content Programming and Acquisitions at Pluto TV. "By expanding our local, geo-targeted news offerings, we ensure our viewers remain updated on the most important global news, but also on what happens within their communities, enhancing their viewing experience with timely content, and getting one step closer to our mission to entertain the planet."
CNN Fast is a curated channel of short-form videos that offers a fresh way for audiences to watch a range of quick-paced, internationally focused CNN content across entertainment, business, sport, and major news events.
In the UK, Nordics, and Canada, Reuters will provide the very best in global news coverage.