Roku, the streaming media player that has become a popular choice for cord-cutters, has added 17 new free streaming TV channels to its platform. The addition of these channels comes as a result of Roku’s partnership with the Broadcasting Board of Governors (BBG), which is a non-profit organization that provides programming to over 150 countries. The new channels include BBC World News, Al Jazeera English, Cheddar TV, Fox Business Network, HGTV, Lifetime Movie Channel, Nat Geo Wild, PBS Kids and truTV. Roku also offers a ad-supported version of its service that does not have any live TV content. The addition of these 17 new channels is a great way for Roku to continue expanding its reach and provide users with more choices when it comes to watching live TV.
17 New Free Channels Coming to Roku
Roku is adding content that’ll catch the attention of all types of viewers. Whether you’re looking for horror, children’s content, or gaming, there’s something for you with this new update.
Here’s the list of 17 channels that are coming to Roku’s TV hub:
AccuWeather Now Baywatch CBC El Rey Estrella Games FilmRise Kids FilmRise Horror FilmRise True Crime IGN Mega Noticias RCN Más Real Madrid TV So…Real The Only Way Is Essex Tribeca Channel The Wiggles powered by Loop Media, Inc. Vivaldi
In July of 2020, Roku had just over 100 channels on its service, and now there are over 200 available. That’s a massive increase in a relatively short time. Hopefully, the company doesn’t slow down this pace, as more free streaming content is always good.
Free Streaming on Roku
If you use Roku, these free channels are nice to have. Will they replace the live sports and other content offered by traditional cable? Probably not, but it’s hard to complain about the offerings when they cost you absolutely nothing.
