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from the one-more-reason-to-cut-the-cord dept.
The BBC is planning to launch a subscription-based video streaming service in the United States.
BBC director general Tony Hall said he wanted to "try out businesses that go direct to the public" to boost the income of BBC Worldwide.
The new service, which could launch in 2016, will not affect agreements with other services such as Amazon and Hulu.
One expert told BBC News the service would probably appeal to a "niche" audience.
Lord Hall said the new service would showcase the "best of British" television to audiences in the US.
"We're launching a new over-the-top video service in America offering BBC fans programmes they wouldn't otherwise get - showcasing British actors, our programme-makers - and celebrating our culture," he said in a speech on Thursday.
Will balkanization work for streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, HBO, and now the BBC?
(Score: 2) by richtopia on Tuesday September 22 2015, @03:10PM
I am also frustrated with the iPlayer support outside the UK; I reside in the USA. Unfortunately I'm skeptical if the iPlayer will be truly recreated outside the UK thanks to licensing issues.
I find it ironic that I can listen to the BBC radio programs on demand via PC, however licensing dictates the iPlayer mobile app cannot support this. BUT I'M NOT COMPLAINING. PLEASE DON'T TAKE AWAY THE PC SUPPORT.