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CNN Launches All Access Subscription at $6.99 Monthly

10/16/2025

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Summary

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Cable News Network (CNN) will launch its All Access subscription on October 28, priced at $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually.
Subscribers will access live and on-demand content, including CNN Originals and exclusive programming, with a $41.99 annual rate for sign-ups by January 5, 2026.
The service follows CNN+ and aims to adapt to viewer habits in a digital landscape.
Cable subscribers will receive All Access at no additional cost.

History

Historical Context

CNN launched its streaming service, CNN+, on March 28, 2022, priced at $5.99 monthly, attracting over 300,000 subscribers in its first month. This move reflects a significant shift in media consumption, as traditional networks like NBC and CBS increasingly adopt digital platforms. The service's rapid closure in April 2022 highlights the challenges news organizations face in adapting to evolving viewer habits.

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Story summary

Cable News Network (CNN) will launch its All Access subscription on October 28, priced at $6.99 per month or $69.99 annually.
Subscribers will access live and on-demand content, including CNN Originals and exclusive programming, with a $41.99 annual rate for sign-ups by January 5, 2026.
The service follows CNN+ and aims to adapt to viewer habits in a digital landscape.
Cable subscribers will receive All Access at no additional cost.

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