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NBC Bringing Additional Free English, Spanish-Language News Channels to Roku Channel

NBC Bringing Additional Free English, Spanish-Language News Channels to Roku Channel

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David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.
Known for breaking major streaming stories, he’s covered everything from Netflix policy shifts to Peacock’s ad-tier changes. A sci-fi fan and Toshiba Fire TV user, he brings sharp analysis and a love for the genre to his reporting.

The Roku Channel is getting more live news offerings. Roku and NBCUniversal have announced an expansion of their relationship which will bring more NBC News offerings to the free ad-supported TV (FAST) service. The expansion begins with four new Spanish-language regional news channels that are available to region-specific Roku Channel users starting today, Tuesday, Nov. 15.

The four new Spanish-language news channels now available to select Roku Channel subscribers are Noticias Telemundo California, Noticias Telemundo Florida, Noticias Telemundo Noreste, and Noticias Telemundo Texas – each powered by Telemundo-owned stations in each state and region.

There will be even more NBC News offerings coming to the Roku Channel next year as in 2023, the service will add the Dateline 24/7, TODAY All Day, and Sky News International FAST channels for all Roku Channel users. The deal also includes a renewal of the NBC News NOW channel, keeping it on the Roku Channel for years to come.

“There is tremendous value in the lean-back experience our FAST offerings provide our audiences and partners,” NBCU’s president of content distribution Matt Schnaars said. “NBC News, NBCUniversal Local and Sky News are trusted sources of information for millions and this is a great opportunity to enhance The Roku Channel on behalf of our viewers.”

Existing NBCUniversal content on The Roku Channel includes NBC News NOW, several NBC local news channels, and The Rotten Tomatoes Channel. Additionally, users of The Roku Channel have access to a wide range of ad-supported video-on-demand (AVOD) content from NBCU, featuring fan-favorite programming including “Will & Grace” and “Friday Night Lights.”

“We’re pleased to expand our partnership with NBCUniversal to bring more of its premium news lineup, including national, local, international, and Spanish-language regional news channels, to The Roku Channel,” The Roku Channel’s head of AVOD Ashley Hovey said. “Audiences are increasingly streaming news, and we are thrilled to work with NBCUniversal, home to some of the industry’s most respected news organizations, to continue bringing our users a robust lineup of valuable news programming.”

NBCU has been busy expanding its live news offerings as of late. The company recently announced that its streaming platform Peacock would carry NBC affiliates in all 210 U.S. markets on its Premium Plus price tier.

The Roku Channel has also been enhancing its offerings, recently. The company announced a deal with AMC in early November which brought 11 AMC-powered FAST channels to the service, allowing customers to enjoy shows like “Mad Men” and more. The Roku Channel added 2.3 million active accounts in the third quarter of 2022, and its expanded news offerings from NBCU will likely attract even more viewers next quarter.

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Roku Channel

The Roku Channel is a free, ad-supported streaming service that offers a broad mix of movies, TV shows, live linear channels, and original programming. Available to all viewers — not just Roku device owners — the service features licensed content from major studios alongside Roku Originals, which include exclusive series, movies, and specials previously produced for Quibi, as well as new original projects developed specifically for the platform.

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Programming on The Roku Channel spans multiple genres, including drama, comedy, reality TV, news, and family-friendly content. Popular titles and originals include “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story,” “Die Hart,” “The Spiderwick Chronicles,” and a rotating library of classic films and TV series. The platform also offers live news channels, sports highlights, and themed FAST channels covering everything from classic TV to lifestyle programming.

Viewers can watch The Roku Channel for free on Roku devices, smart TVs, streaming players, mobile devices, and web browsers, with no subscription required. The service is also available on platforms like Amazon Fire TV and Samsung smart TVs, expanding its reach beyond the Roku ecosystem. While ads are included, the experience is designed to be lighter than traditional broadcast television.

With its combination of free access, original content, live channels, and on-demand entertainment, The Roku Channel has become one of the most widely available and accessible streaming destinations for viewers looking to watch without a monthly subscription.

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David Satin
David Satin has been a dedicated News Writer at The Streamable since 2022, covering a wide range of stories in the entertainment and streaming industries. With years of experience writing online, David previously worked as a list writer for Screen Rant, where he gained recognition for his extensive coverage of sci-fi and fantasy genres. His ability to break and analyze major stories has made him a trusted voice in the streaming world. Over the course of his career, Satin has become an integral part of The Streamable team, contributing to some of the most impactful stories in the industry.
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