Die-hard fans of PBS, you can now enjoy an expanded range of PBS content on Amazon Prime. Best of all, it’s free and doesn’t even need a subscription.
More PBS Channels Streaming Free via Amazon Prime Video
The sudden surge of freedom in streaming that PBS now provides through Amazon Prime is indeed a treasure to behold. Albeit much of PBS’s shows are traditionally accessible through its applications, the current scenario offers an entirely new level to this viewing experience. You can now find a broad selection of PBS programs on Amazon Prime without shelling out a penny or even having a subscription!
Redefining Free Streaming: PBS and Amazon Partnership
Last year, a significant announcement awed the streaming world. PBS threw light upon its partnership with Amazon, one of the giants in the streaming industry. Ira Rubenstein, PBS’ chief digital marketing officer, presented this deal as a commitment from PBS’s end to ensure trusted content is available to households via as many platforms as possible. Now, the words hold true as one can access more than 150 local PBS affiliate stations and the PBS KIDS Channel for free on Amazon Prime Video’s platform.
New Age of Ad-free FAST Channels
Contributing to the television experience, Amazon has unveiled an array of new, ad-free FAST channels. This large selection comes from more than 150 local PBS affiliate stations and incorporates the PBS KIDS Channel. But here’s the catch; you need not even be subscribed to Prime Video! You can access live affiliate streams in the “Watch for Free” section, devoid of the typical third-party ads that are prevalent on Amazon’s other FAST channels.
Amazon’s Previous Experiments With Free Streaming
The initiation of Prime’s PBS FAST channels comes on the back of Amazon shutting down Freevee, an ad-supported channel earlier. Freevee was known for featuring original series such as Judy Justice, and licensed content from different networks like Chicago Fire. This launch of PBS channels free through the Prime Video app is certain to be a watershed moment in how media is consumed.
Concluding Remarks
As more players enter the increasingly competitive landscape of streaming, the move from PBS and Amazon to offer free access to quality content marks a clear forward-thinking strategy. Only time will tell whether this will redefine the market norms or will simply offer a temporary delight for PBS fans. But, for now, it’s undoubtedly a win for streamers around the globe.