Key facts
- MS NOW said members can also watch full episodes of all its programs on demand through the network's app on those platforms.
- Viewers can reach live coverage by signing up for the membership or signing in with a participating TV provider inside the MS NOW app.
- MS NOW said it plans to add member-exclusive series, twice-daily live Q&As with its journalists and other live events in the first quarter of 2027.
Versant's MS NOW said on November 2 that it was expanding its direct-to-consumer membership to connected TV platforms, letting members watch its live feed on a television without a cable subscription for the first time. The announcement came a day before the US midterm elections.
The live 24/7 feed became available starting November 2 on Roku, Apple TV, Samsung, Google TV and Amazon Fire TV. The membership costs $7.99 per month or $79.99 a year.
Members can also watch full episodes of all MS NOW programs on demand through the network's app on those platforms. Viewers can access live TV coverage by signing up for the membership or by signing in with a participating TV provider within the MS NOW app.
MS NOW said it plans to add member-exclusive series, twice-daily live Q&As with its journalists and other live events and features to the connected TV experience in the first quarter of 2027.