DIRECTV Stream, the multi-channel, live streaming service owned by satcaster DIRECTV, has now added nearly 250 PBS affiliates in 198 markets, reaching 99 percent of all U.S. TV homes.
The streamer announced last October that it would add all PBS stations sometime in 2022 with the first additions coming in late 2021. This includes the station’s live feed as well as a free Video on Demand library.
During the last several weeks, DIRECTV Stream has been adding the stations in intervals and has now reached its goal of delivering PBS signals in the 198 markets.
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“The rapid adoption of PBS on DIRECTV Stream ensures that we’re delivering some of the best programming to customers acr3oss the nation,” said Rob Thun, DIRECTV’s chief content officer.
“PBS’ partnership with DIRECTV Stream allows our award-winning, educational content to reach more viewers across the country,” stated Ira Rubenstein, PBS’ chief digital and marketing officer.
DIRECTV Stream has added more than one PBS station in the following markets: New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco/Oakland/San Jose, Washington, Boston, Atlanta, Seattle, Minneapolis, Miami, Denver, Cleveland, Charlotte, North Carolina, Indianapolis, Nashville, Columbus, Ohio, Cincinnati and Greenville, South Carolina.
DIRECTV Stream is the second major live streamer to offer local PBS stations. YouTube TV added 100 PBS locals in September 2019.
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There are practically NO PLACE in the country that do not already have access to ALL of these…in short, this “is NOT NEWS” is is yet another attempt to validate a company that is in irreparable shape an destined to be consumed by the competition (which forgot more then AT&T and Directv will EVER know !!)
Competition, Idiot Dave? Like Dish network? The company in it’s best day has half the subs of Direct? You are probably too young to remember back in the beginning, Direct was the only one that knew about time shifting, It took Dish 2yrs before they even started it. I was time shifting up to 16 events in the beginning Dish never has caught up with technology, Charlie is way too cheap/
…AND THE BEST PART is that “ol THOM” WILL have to PAY DISH in the future or…GO WITHOUT unless he can get a replacement from another supplier…You can pretend all you like but AT&T and DIRECTV satellite are…FINISHED
Very happy about this. No PBS on Direct Stream kept me from subscribing. Have now just canceled cable. and have joined Direct Stream.