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Fox News to launch Fox News International streaming service

Fox Corp.’s Fox News Media unit is planning on launching Fox News International, a live-streaming outlet that will make programming available from Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network in various countries at a rate of $6.99 per month.

The company plans to debut the initiative on Aug. 20 in Mexico, followed by Spain, Germany and the U.K. on Sept. 17 with the service being available in 20 countries by the end of the year.

Suzanne Scott, Fox News Media’s CEO, says:

“We are excited to debut Fox News International, enabling our devoted audience overseas access to their trusted source for news and insightful analysis. With a catalog of more than 20 signature programs on-demand and live streams of our linear networks, this new digital streaming service will ensure our viewers around the world never miss out on the latest from America’s leading news channel.”

Fox News International is expected to be available on iPhone, Android, Apple TV and Android TV, as per the company, with Amazon Fire TV and Roku expected shortly thereafter.

Subscribers will also be given access to live streams of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network, along with an on-demand catalog of past broadcasts of top programs.

Mariam Ahmed

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