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CBC to launch ad-free paid streaming option as part of revamped TV app

Dec 4, 2017 | 3:00 PM

TORONTO — CBC said Monday it plans to launch a paid version of a new CBC TV app that will let viewers watch programs without ads.

The broadcaster said in a memo that the new app, which will also be available for free in an ad-supported version, will allow users to live stream CBC TV, watch episodes on demand on the same day they’re released, see ad-free children’s programing and see series not aired on the network.

“It is our hope that this new offering will entice an increasing portion of our audience to spend even more time with us each month,” said Heather Conway, executive vice-president of CBC’s English services, in the memo.

CBC said that starting Tuesday, all of its 14 regional linear channels will be live-streamed, and audiences will also be able to sign in with a CBC account to access more features.