The extent of Foxtel’s reach in the pay TV and streaming business continues to expand with the recent launch of its dedicated news streaming platform, Flash. The third streaming service to join Foxtel’s Streamotion lineup after Kayo Sports and BINGE is a news-focused streaming app, further cementing Foxtel as Australia’s most dynamic streaming company.
With Streamotion spearheading its launch, Flash won’t be your ordinary news streaming service as it diversifies Foxtel’s game-changing entertainment brands. At launch, it promises to be a unique streaming platform that will cover everything there is to know about local and world events sourced from a diverse range of global live news sources.
From politics and business to local and international events, Flash is designed to offer an outstanding news experience just in time to meet the country’s growing demand for diverse content.
Flash is yet another market leading move for Streamotion adding to its portfolio of streaming services, Kayo Sports and BINGE.
Flash Foxtel news streaming
Following in the footsteps of the hugely successful sports-dedicated platform, Kayo Sports, and streaming app, BINGE, the pay TV giant is now set to deliver your business news, quick and easy, with its latest streaming service, Flash.
Since the Flash launch, it’s only fair to assume that Flash will continue to exceed expectations with its dedicated editorial team.
The first-ever news streaming platform in the country, Flash won’t be simply aggregating live channels. It will also deliver business news and world events and opinion from its trusted local news sources, as well as provide tools for users to be constantly updated.
Such streaming platforms prove to be efficient and relevant amidst the prevalence of popular digital news sites and streaming TV, which Flash will be a combination of.
What news channels and shows are on Flash?
Flash streaming service rounds up reputable local news sources for each of its channels that include Sky News, Australia, Al Jazeera, CNN International, BBC World News, FOX News Channel, and more. Here’s the complete list of Flash news channels available presented at launch.
Each of these news channel produces news and global affairs programs, talk shows, and documentaries, which you can instantly access with a Flash subscription. Below are just some of the shows you can stream on Flash:
What are the Flash features?
The most comprehensive range of news, opinions, and insights brought together in one place, Flash is all about ensuring that people are informed and connected. Apart from its more than 25 local and international news sources, Flash will also be characterised by its game-changing features. They are as follows:
FlashPoint, FlashNav, and other upcoming features will be available soon after launch. Closed Captions are also available for some content on Flash.
How much does Flash cost?
FeaturedFlash’s unrivalled access to 25+ news sources, as well as its news streaming features, will cost users $8 per month with no lock-in contracts. New customers can also try the new service with a 14-day free trial. Unlike Kayo Sports and BINGE streaming service, Flash offer a single-tier service with no other plans to choose from. Flash also allows multiple user profiles with up to 5 profiles per subscription. However, while you can share your Flash plan with other members of your household, only one device can stream at a given time.
Flash Plan
14 day free trialHow to stream Flash news?
As anticipated, Flash also offers a 14-day free trial just like BINGE and Kayo Sports. It also bears a strong resemblance to Streamotion’s previous streaming services, function-wise. And since users will want their news coverage easy and convenient, the streaming service’s compatibility to a wide range of devices is a given. Available on phones, tablets, PCs and TVs, it’s currently compatible with iOS and Android devices, Apple TV, Telstra TV, and Google Chromecast. As for web browsers, Flash is supported on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, and Microsoft Edge.
Streaming apps are often intuitive and Flash proves easy to access and navigate. Follow these simple steps to get started.
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Watch Flash on a smart TV
BINGE is compatible with select Samsung smart TVs, while you can stream Kayo Sports on select Hisense and Samsung TVs. While Flash is not yet compatible with the same smart TVs, it probably will soon.
Use a streaming device or game console
Flash is available to stream on the big screen via Telstra TV, Apple TV, and Chromecast, the same streaming devices that are compatible with BINGE and Kayo. Game consoles like the PlayStation 4 and 5 have also been added to Kayo’s list of compatible devices recently, so we can only expect the Flash app, being a fairly recent development, might also be available to stream on game consoles some time in the future.
Download the Flash app
Just like BINGE, Foxtel Now, Kayo, and others, it’s fair to assume that the Flash app will come pre-installed on a device like Telstra TV. Currently, though, users will need to download the Flash News app from the Telstra TV App store. After downloading the app, you’ll be required to register and enter your information. When using Apple TV, the Flash app is only available on the Australian App Store.
How to sign up to Flash?
Foxtel, Foxtel Now, Kayo, and BINGE can be added to a customer’s Telstra billing. While signing up via Telstra was not initially offered, Flash is now available via Telstra and new customers signing up via their Telstra account also get 3 months of free Flash streaming.
Of course, you can also sign up directly for a Flash subscription. Simply visit Flash’s newly launched website and sign up for a free 14-day free trial.
It’s that easy! Start watching Fox News channel, CNN International, Sky News Australia, Fox Sports news to stay up to date with the latest local and word events.
