Smithsonian Networks announced that they are launching a new streaming service called Smithsonian Channel Plus. The service combines content from the their linear Smithsonian Channel and their VOD service Smithsonian Earth for $5 a month.
Current Smithsonian Earth subscribers will get be able to stream the new content for their current $4 a month fee.
Streaming services are not new for Smithsonian. In addition to launching Smithsonian Earth three years ago, they’ve distributed their linear channel though major streaming services
| AT&T TV | fuboTV | Hulu | Philo | Sling TV | YouTube | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sign Up | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Sign Up | Sign Up | ||
| 69,99 US$ | 64,99 US$ | 64,99 US$ | 20 US$ | 35 US$ | 35 US$ | 64,99 US$ | |
| Smithsonian Channel | ^ 5 US$ (≥ 94,99 US$) | • | • | - | - | - | • |
The new service will expand on just nature and wildlife to include space, science, travel, and pop-culture. Most programming will be available in HD, with some content in 4K.
All programming will be ad-free and you can stream via the Smithsonian Channel app on Apple TV, Fire TV, Roku, Android TV, iOS, Android, and Web. You can sign-up for a free trial on their website or Amazon Channels.