The following excerpt was sent out from nexttv.com:
Charter Communications’ Spectrum News unit said it launched Spectrum News Plus, a streaming news network available via apps on mobile and connected TV to Spectrum subscribers.
Spectrum News said the new network will provide localized reporting and weather from its 30 local news channels and Washington bureau.
Promos promise “balanced reporting, real conext and in-depth coverage 24 hours a day.” The network will initially program continuous news Monday through Friday. It plans to add Saturday and Sunday programming by the summer.
The Spectrum News App is free to anyone for a 30-day trial, after which it’s available to authenticated Spectrum customers at no additional charge.
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