BBC News officially returns to FOXTEL today after its disappearance from the platform during a major shake-up of BBC channels in 2024. Simultaneously, it makes its debut on BINGE for the first time.<\/p>\n
Launching today, the international news service rejoins the Foxtel Group\u2019s lineup of live news channels, following an absence that began after several BBC branded linear channels were removed from FOXTEL and BINGE in mid-2024.<\/p>\n
This return marks the latest chapter in the more than 20-year relationship between the BBC and Foxtel. The broadcaster once again secures a presence on the pay TV giant\u2019s platforms as the company continues expanding its live news and streaming offerings.<\/p>\n
For viewers, today\u2019s relaunch restores access to one of the world\u2019s best-known international television news services, delivering rolling coverage of global events, breaking news, and analysis across both traditional pay television and streaming.<\/p>\n
Importantly, the launch also marks the first time BBC News has been made available on BINGE, reflecting the streaming platform\u2019s growing focus on live content beyond entertainment programming.<\/p>\n
This addition comes as the Foxtel Group works to position BINGE as a broader all-in-one streaming destination, with a significant investment in live news content over recent months. According to the company, more than 25,000 hours of news programming have been added to BINGE during the past six months.<\/p>\n
BBC News now joins an extensive lineup of local and international news services available across FOXTEL, FOXTEL Go, FOXTEL Now, and BINGE. This includes Sky News Australia, Sky News UK, Sky News Extra, Sky News Weather, CNN International, Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg News, CNBC, FOX SPORTS News, NBC News NOW, GB News, NHK World Japan, and MS NOW.<\/p>\n
The channel\u2019s return follows a turbulent period for BBC branded services in Australia. For more than two decades, BBC World News\u2014now known simply as BBC News\u2014had been a fixture of the Foxtel platform as part of its international news lineup alongside channels such as CNN and Sky News.<\/p>\n
That partnership was significantly expanded in 2013 when BBC Studios and Foxtel signed a broader content agreement that paved the way for the launch of BBC First in Australia and renewed carriage deals for channels including BBC UKTV, BBC Knowledge, CBeebies, and BBC World News.<\/p>\n
However, in a dramatic restructuring during 2024, several BBC linear channels\u2014including BBC News, BBC Earth, BBC First, and CBeebies\u2014exited FOXTEL and BINGE after negotiations between the companies shifted direction. While the channels disappeared from the platform, BBC News remained available elsewhere in Australia through other providers, including Fetch TV.<\/p>\n
Today\u2019s relaunch signals a renewed alignment between the two companies, particularly around live news distribution and streaming audiences. The move also comes amid growing competition between streaming platforms to offer integrated live television experiences alongside on-demand programming.<\/p>\n
In addition to its return to FOXTEL and launch on BINGE, BBC News has also recently expanded its Australian presence by launching as a FAST channel on the 9Now streaming platform.<\/p>\n
Stephanie Quinn, Executive Director, Content and Commercial Partnerships at Foxtel Group, stated that the return of BBC News reinforced the long-standing partnership between the two organizations. \u201cBBC News is one of the world\u2019s most respected news brands, and one Australian audiences know and trust. Its availability on FOXTEL and BINGE reflects the strength of our more than 20-year partnership with the BBC, and our commitment to delivering the very best line-up of live, 24\/7 local and international news channels to our subscribers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Robi Stanton, President of APAC Media & Streaming at BBC Studios, said the expanded agreement would increase access to the broadcaster\u2019s journalism across Australia. \u201cThis expanded agreement with the Foxtel Group brings BBC News to even more Australians, ensuring greater access to our trusted, independent global journalism. We\u2019re delighted to be launching BBC News on BINGE for the first time, extending the reach of our world-class news coverage across multiple platforms.\u201d<\/p>\n
The return of BBC News also highlights the growing importance of live news as a strategic asset for streaming platforms seeking to retain subscribers and replicate the broader channel experience traditionally associated with pay television.<\/p>\n
BBC News returns to FOXTEL and launches on BINGE on Wednesday, May 14, joining the platforms\u2019 lineup of 24\/7 live international news channels.<\/p>\n
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