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Most cell phone service providers celebrate Black Friday with discounted plans for new customers. However, US Mobile is celebrating current customers this year with a limited-time deal: Add a second line on the Light Plan free for 30 days.

In this article, I’ll take a closer look at US Mobile’s latest deal including who’s eligible, what you’ll get with the free second line and how you might use it.

Get 30 Days on US Mobile’s Light Plan for Free

US Mobile (Review) offers excellent prices on unlimited cell phone plans as well as plans for light data users. If you’re already a US Mobile customer, you can log in to your account on Black Friday (November 29) and claim a second-line-free offer that includes the Light Plan for 30 days.

If you aren’t already a customer with US Mobile, you can activate a new account and purchase any regular plan by November 29th to be eligible for this deal. Customers using US Mobile’s 30-day free trial (number transfer required) are also eligible for this deal.

When you log in to your US Mobile account this year on Black Friday, you’ll see the following activation tile on your dashboard.

Once you claim the second free line, you can choose which network you’d like to use and whether you’re porting an existing number to the new plan or want a new number.

Here’s what you’ll get with US Mobile’s Light Plan (free as a second line for 30 days):

• Unlimited talk and text
• 2GB Premium Data
• Your choice of network (Verizon: Warp, AT&T: Dark Star, T-Mobile: Light Speed)
• Priority data included on Warp and Dark Star networks
• 5G C-Band
• $2 network transfers

This deal is an excellent way for existing customers to try out one of US Mobile’s other networks free for 30 days. You can activate the line on a second phone or use dual SIMs on one capable device. You can also gift the free line to a friend.

A credit card and autopay are both required to activate the second line. At the end of the 30 days, the line will automatically renew on US Mobile’s Light Plan at its regular monthly rate of $10. You can also choose to upgrade to a different plan. If you don’t want to keep the second line after 30 days, simply disable autopay anytime before day 28.

You can check out the full details of US Mobile’s Black Friday deal on the company’s website.

US Mobile: An Affordable Cell Phone Service Provider on Any Network

If you aren’t familiar with US Mobile, it’s an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) that partners with all three major networks to provide service to its customers.

When you sign up for US Mobile (or activate your free second line on Black Friday), you’ll be able to choose which network you’d like to use. US Mobile’s Warp network will provide access to Verizon’s towers while the Light Speed network will provide access to T-Mobile’s towers. US Mobile’s newest network, Dark Star, will provide access to AT&T’s towers. You can learn more about US Mobile’s different networks here.

Regarding prices, US Mobile offers one of the cheapest phone plans available (2GB of high-speed data for $10/month or $96/year) and competitive prices on unlimited phone plans ($25/month or $210/year).

Additionally, new lines are eligible for exclusive savings including a 30-day free trial and three months of Unlimited Starter for $45 ($15/month). If you sign up for one of these new customer offers by November 29, you’ll also be eligible for US Mobile’s Black Friday deal detailed above.

If you’re thinking about switching to US Mobile, bring your own unlocked phone to save the most money. You can also check your coverage on all three networks to see which one will provide the best service in your area. 

To learn more about US Mobile before deciding to make the switch, be sure to read our full US Mobile review. 

For more options, check out all of our top picks for the best cell phone plans and deals available now. If you do decide to switch to a new cell phone service provider, check out this guide that Team Clark put together to take you step-by-step through the process of changing carriers.

Are you thinking about switching to US Mobile or activating a second line for free on Black Friday? Let us know in our Clark.com Community! Also, be sure to check out the latest conversations about cell phones here.

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Who wants to be a millionaire? Maybe the better question is, when do you want to grow your retirement savings to $1 million?

Team Clark’s savings goal calculator will tell you with a few taps of your keyboard. Then we’ll reveal how much money per month you need to set aside.

Enter your current savings, estimated rate of return and your timetable for saving $1 million. Our calculator will tell you how much you need to save per month to reach your million-dollar milestone.

Let’s look at an example.

How Much Do You Need To Save Per Month To Get $1 Million?

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Note: This calculator is completely interactive! Enter your numbers to see how much in monthly savings it will take to reach your savings goals.

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In this example, you’ve set aside $10,000. But you want to grow that number to $1 million in 10 years. Assuming a 7% annual return, you need to set aside $5,661.40 per month — or $67,936.90 per year — to reach seven figures.

Of course, you can play with all the variables in our savings goal calculator. Perhaps your goal is $100,000 in three years for a down payment on a house. Or $5 million in 20 years for retirement.

Our calculator gives you two ways to calculate your path — based on how much you save per month and based on how long you have until your goal date.

Final Thoughts

For many, the idea of saving $1 million is aspirational but feels unrealistic. Our calculator will give you concrete numbers to help you put it in realistic terms.

Just remember that Clark thinks the most important thing is to start saving. If you haven’t already, throw in $20 on your next paycheck. Once you’ve started saving, try to increase the amount of your paycheck you set aside by 1% every six to 12 months.

Don’t overwhelm yourself. Make a plan, start small and work toward it a little more over time.

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BJ’s Wholesale Club is set to raise its membership fees for the first time since 2018. This will impact 7.5 million members at 247 clubs in 16 states.

What’s Changing

According to a BJ’s Wholesale press release, effective January 1, 2025, the Club level membership will increase by $5, and Club+ will increase by $10.

There is some good news, though, if you happen to be a new or existing Club+ or BJ’s One+ Mastercard® cardholder. Effective January 1, 2025, you will be able to receive two free same-day deliveries on eligible orders of $50 or more during each annual membership period.

What’s Not Changing

As of today, BJ’s Wholesale is not making any other radical changes.

The services we use and love, such as BJ’s Tire, and BJ’s Optical, will remain unchanged.

Other Options

Do you find that the increase is too steep? Consider joining another wholesale club like Costco or Sam’s Club. The lower tier membership at Sam’s Club costs a little less than the proposed increase at BJ’s.

At Clark Deals, we always see discounts on BJ’s Wholesale memberships. Be sure to check there to optimize your annual membership fee.

Currently, you can get a new Sam’s Club membership for only $20!

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Stop me if you’ve heard this before: A live TV streaming service is raising its subscription price.

This time it’s one of Team Clark’s favorite “value” services: Sling TV.

Sling delivered the bad news to customers in an official announcement. Let’s take a look at the details.

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Sling To Raise Prices In December 2024

The price of Sling Orange, Sling Blue and Sling Orange + Blue packages is going to be more expensive soon.

Effective December 20, 2024, the price of all three packages will increase by $5.99 per month. Existing customers will see the change on their first billing date on or after that date.

That means the pricing for 2025 will be as follows:

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Why Is This Happening?

Sling did offer an explanation for its actions in a letter to current subscribers.

And, somewhat predictably, it pointed to inflation and rising costs of programming as key contributors to this decision.

“The price we pay to provide you with the programming you enjoy continues to increase well above the pace of inflation. We actively fight every day on your behalf to keep costs as low as possible,” Sling told customers in an announcement.

This is the first price increase Sling has instituted since March 2023, when it raised its prices $5 per package.

“These increases are industry wide — other leading streaming providers have had increases throughout 2024,” Sling explained. “Despite this, Sling continues to be the most affordable option with offerings more than twenty dollars less per month versus other providers.”

The streaming service is not lying about that. The 2024 calendar year has been full of price increases for its competitors. Hulu + Live TV, Fubo, Philo and DIRECTV STREAM have all upped prices on their live TV services this year.

Even after these price increases, Sling still ranks as the third most affordable live service behind Frndly ($6.99 per month on an annual plan) and Philo ($28 per month).

Many people are opting to drop live streaming services altogether as a result of the increases, but video streaming services like Peacock, Disney+ and Paramount+ have also announced price increases.

For those who are looking to trim their entertainment bill, money expert Clark Howard recommends checking out free streaming services like Pluto TV or Tubi TV. We have a roundup of 20 free ad-supported TV (FAST) options available here.

Sling has a FAST service of its own called Freestream that may be worth checking out if you’re considering canceling their pay service.

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Will you continue to subscribe to Sling? What do you think about these price increases? We’d love to have you join the conversation in the Clark.com community.

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Are you skipping live TV subscriptions and getting your entertainment from free streaming TV instead? Money expert Clark Howard would be proud of your frugal ways.

And, oddly enough, it’s subscription-based live TV services like Philo that are making things easier on your wallet these days.

The value-based live streaming service just announced it is adding 14 new channels to its quickly expanding free ad-supported TV (FAST) menu. This includes 11 new channels produced by Warner Bros. Discovery.

We recently reported that the “free” version of Philo now has more than 100 channels. Impressive!

Presumably, Philo is now offering a large selection of free channels to get you into their ecosystem in hopes that you’ll be inclined to subscribe to their Core package, which costs $28 per month. A similar strategy is being implemented by competitors Sling and DirecTV, which are now offering free access to FAST channels on their platforms as well.

Let’s take a look at Philo’s new FAST channel additions.

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14 New FAST Channels Added to Philo’s Expanding Free Menu

Philo expanded its freebie offering by adding 14 new FAST channels in November 2024.

This includes 11 new channels from Warner Bros. Discovery and three new live sports and gaming channels.

Here’s a quick rundown of the channels that are now available for free on Philo, with a brief description of each provided by the streaming service:

Warner Bros. Discovery Channels

• Crime Scenes: Shocking crime scenes, unsolved mysteries, and gripping investigations.
  Top Shows: “Murder Chose Me,” “A Crime to Remember,” “Murder Comes to Town”
• Family Unscripted: Real-life families take center stage with heartfelt and fascinating stories.
  Top Shows: “Long Lost Family,” “The Little Couple,” “My Five Wives”
• Ghosts Are Real: Dive into real-life tales of ghosts, goblins, and the paranormal.
  Top Shows: “Ghost Brothers,” “Paranormal Lockdown,” “Ghost Asylum”
• How To: Curiosity meets discovery with shows answering the world’s most intriguing questions.
  Top Shows: “How It’s Made,” “How to Build Everything,” “How the Earth Works”
• Love & Marriage: Heartwarming and dramatic wedding stories you’ll love.
  Top Shows: “Say Yes to the Dress Atlanta,” “Four Weddings,” “A Wedding Story”
• Motor Trend FAST TV: A go-to channel for automotive enthusiasts, featuring nonstop car content.
• Mysterious Worlds: Explore untold stories of unsolved mysteries and the unknown.
  Top Shows: “Mysteries at the Museum,” “Mysteries at the Monument,” “Off Limits”
• Paws & Claws: For animal lovers, this channel delivers the best shows featuring pets and wildlife.
  Top Shows: “My Cat from Hell,” “Dogs 101”
• Sweet Escapes: Cake, baking competitions, and sweet treats galore.
  Top Shows: “Cake Boss,” “Extreme Cake Makers,” “Cake Wars”
• Unique Lives: Meet extraordinary people living one-of-a-kind lives.
  Top Shows: “Extreme Couponing,” “Breaking Amish,” “My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding”
• Welcome Home: Find inspiration with the best in real estate and home design.
  Top Shows: “Caribbean Life,” “Buying Hawaii,” “Bahamas Life”

Sports and Gaming Channels

• T2: Enjoy free live tennis like never before, featuring matches from professional tours, team competitions, and original content.
• PBTV (Pickleballtv): Pickleball fans can catch live matches, expert tips, and lifestyle content from top stars like Ben Johns and Anna Leigh Waters.
• World Poker Tour® (WPT®): Step into the world of high-stakes poker with live tournament episodes, exclusive cash games, and more.

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Have you checked out the FAST offerings from Philo? What is your favorite free streaming TV service? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the Clark.com community.

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Budget carrier Spirit Airlines announced this week that it filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy as it struggles to cope with debt and to position itself for its long-term future.

“Spirit has entered into an agreement with our bondholders that is expected to reduce our total debt, provide increased financial flexibility, position Spirit for long-term success and accelerate investments providing Guests with enhanced travel experiences and greater value,” the airline says in a Nov. 18 news release. “Part of this financial restructuring includes filing a ‘prearranged’ chapter 11.”

Thinking About Flying Spirit Airlines Post-Bankruptcy? Read This

Money expert Clark Howard says with a pre-arranged bankruptcy, Spirit “worked out a deal with all the people they owed money to before they filed. In fact, the very people they owe money to are lending them more money to stabilize the operation.”

Although Spirit has said that flights, ticket sales and reservations continue as usual, a passenger or prospective passenger can’t help but wonder whether to continue with their Spirit travel plans. So here’s the big question and the answer to it:

Should I Fly Spirit Airlines Right Now?

“The reality is that it’s much safer to book Spirit today than it was prior to them filing for bankruptcy,” Clark says. 

Clark says with a pre-arranged bankruptcy, the airline has already taken action to address its bottom line – and that’s what you want to see in a business navigating through financial turbulence.

“So whether or not you want to fly Spirit, that’s a whole different question,” Clark adds, “but as to whether or not it’s going to be stable moving forward, as far as I can see in the future, it should be just fine.”

As part of the bankruptcy process, Spirit announced that it had agreed to a restructuring plan to protect its long-term solvency. That means you can continue to look for cheap fares on Spirit.

If you do opt to change airlines or modify your flight in any way, for their part, Spirit has made it fairly easy to contact them about any flight changes. In addition to talking in person to an agent at the ticket counter, you can reach out the following ways:

• Call 855-728-3555.
• Text 48763.
• Live online chat.
• Talk via WhatsApp by texting “Hello” to 855-728-3555.

Read our guide on how to contact the major airlines.

Final Thoughts

Clark says it was “the worst-kept secret ever” that Spirit was going to go bankrupt. Because the low-cost carrier has taken steps to immediately address its business, Clark says you should have confidence in booking with Spirit Airlines going forward.

In addition to following his #1 Travel Rule to find ways to take trips affordably, Clark’s final tip is one that can save you money at the point of purchase when it comes to airfare:

“With any airline ticket, always pay with a credit card and never with a debit card,” Clark says.

As you may or may not know, in most cases, Clark is not a fan of debit cards and here’s why.

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For a limited time, new customers switching to Mint Mobile (Review) can pay for two months of service and get the third month free! That brings the total price for Mint Mobile’s 3-month 5GB plan to $30, which works out to only $10/month. 

In this article, I’ll take a closer look at Mint Mobile’s latest deal including who’s eligible and what you’ll get for the price. 

Get Mint Mobile’s 5GB Plan for $10/Month

Now through January 2, new customers joining Mint Mobile can join on the 5GB plan for only $10/month for their first three months. That brings the total upfront price to $30 for three months, which is the same as getting one month free!

When you visit Mint Mobile’s website, you’ll see the company’s long-running new customer offer advertised which includes three months on any plan for $45 ($15/month). Right now, new customers can select the 3-month 5GB plan and use the promo code FREEMONTH during checkout. This will drop the price from $45 to $30, meaning you’ll get one month of service for free.

Here’s what you’ll get with Mint Mobile’s 5GB plan: 

• Unlimited talk and text
• 5GB high-speed data followed by unlimited reduced speeds
• Access to T-Mobiles 5G network
• Typical download speeds: 79-357 Mbps
• Mobile hotspot (shared from your plan’s high-speed data allotment)
• Free calling to Mexico and Canada
• Wi-Fi Calling

After your first three months, plan rates will return to normal. For the 5GB plan, that’s $75 for three months ($25/month), $120 for six months ($20/month) or $180 for a year ($15/month). Mint Mobile is a prepaid cell phone service provider and you can cancel at any time.

To get this deal, visit Mint Mobile’s website. From there, select the 3-month 5GB plan and enter promo code FREEMONTH during checkout. Before you decide to make the switch, be sure to read my full Mint Mobile review here.

Mint Mobile: An Affordable T-Mobile MVNO

If you aren’t familiar with Mint Mobile, it’s an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) that runs on T-Mobile’s towers. It provides access to the same service and 5G network (on capable devices) for a fraction of the price. 

If you have service in your area from T-Mobile, you’ll likely also be covered by Mint Mobile. Other resellers and MVNOs that use T-Mobile’s towers include Tello Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, US Mobile, Google Fi Wireless and more. 

When you purchase a plan from Mint Mobile, you’ll have to pay for at least three months of service in advance. That brings the plan prices (at regular rates) to $75-$120 upfront ($25-$40/month), and you’ll be covered for 90 days from activation. Additionally, you can prepay for six months or a year in advance to get better overall prices.

Compared to T-Mobile itself, you’ll find an excellent price with Mint Mobile’s phone plans. T-Mobile’s unlimited postpaid plans start at $50/month for one line with autopay. While you’ll get more high-speed data and additional postpaid benefits, you’ll find a better price with Mint Mobile’s unlimited plan (as low as $30/month when prepaid annually). Other plans from Mint Mobile begin as low as $15/month at regular rates (5GB annual plan).

Compared to other prepaid plans, Mint Mobile’s prices are still competitive. This is especially true with the current promo code bringing three months of service to $30. Even after the promotion expires, Mint Mobile’s $15/month regular rate for the 5GB annual plan is still excellent. Here are a few 5GB plans from other affordable providers on T-Mobile’s network:

• Connect by T-Mobile (Review): $15/month for 5GB data plus unlimited talk and text.
• US Mobile (Review): $15/month for 5GB data with US Mobile’s “By the Gig” plan. Add more lines for $8/line and share the data. Choose the “Light Speed” network to access T-Mobile’s towers.
• Tello Mobile (Review): $14/month for 5GB data plus unlimited talk and text. This plan doesn’t include unlimited reduced speeds once you’ve met your monthly data allotment. For a limited time, new customers can get this plan for $10 the first month.

Be sure to check out our full Mint Mobile review before you purchase a plan. Also, don’t forget to enter the promo code FREEMONTH to get the 3-month 5GB plan for only $30.

If you do decide to switch to Mint Mobile, check out our step-by-step guide to changing cell phone service providers first.

Are you thinking about switching to Mint Mobile? Let us know in our Clark.com Community!

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Tello Mobile (Review) offers some of the cheapest monthly phone plans with limited talk-and-text-only options beginning as low as $5. Now through November 30, Tello Mobile is offering one month of unlimited talk and text plus 5GB of data for only $10. 

In this article, I’ll share everything we know about Tello Mobile’s latest deal including who’s eligible and what you’ll get for the price.

Get a Month of Cell Phone Service for $10 From Tello Mobile

For a limited time (through November 30), new customers and existing customers adding a new line can get a month of Tello’s 5GB plan for a discounted rate.

Here’s what you’ll get for $10 your first month with Tello’s current promotion: 

• Unlimited talk and text
• 5GB mobile data
• Access to T-Mobile’s 5G network
• Typical download speeds: 79-357 Mbps (5G) 13-61 Mbps (4G)
• Mobile hotspot (shared from your mobile data allotment)
• Wi-Fi calling
• Free international calls to 60+ countries

After the first month, the plan rate will return to normal ($14/month). It’s also worth noting that once you’ve used your 5GB of data for the month, you won’t have access to any more mobile data until the following billing cycle unless you pay to add more.

To get this deal, visit Tello Mobile’s website and select the 5GB data plan. Before you decide to make the switch, be sure to also read my full Tello Mobile review here.

Tello Mobile: An Affordable T-Mobile MVNO

If you aren’t familiar with Tello, it’s an MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) that uses T-Mobile’s network to deliver service to its customers at a major discount. If you have service in your area from T-Mobile, you’ll likely also be covered by Tello.

Other resellers and MVNOs that use T-Mobile’s towers include Mint Mobile, Metro by T-Mobile, US Mobile, Google Fi Wireless and more. 

Compared to T-Mobile itself, you’ll find an excellent price with Tello’s phone plans. T-Mobile’s unlimited postpaid plans start at $50 for one line (Essentials Saver with an autopay discount). While you’ll get more high-speed data and additional postpaid benefits, you’ll find a much better price with Tello’s $25 unlimited plan (35GB of high-speed data per month). 

Compared to other prepaid plans, Tello Mobile’s prices are still competitive. This is especially true with the current new customer/new line offer for $10 the first month. Even after the promotion expires, Tello’s $14/month regular rate for the 5GB plan is still excellent. Here are a few 5GB plans from other affordable providers on T-Mobile’s network:

• Connect by T-Mobile (Review): $15/month for 5GB data plus unlimited talk and text.
• US Mobile (Review): $15/month for 5GB data with US Mobile’s “By the Gig” plan. Add more lines for $8/line and share the data. Choose the “Light Speed” network to access T-Mobile’s towers.
• Mint Mobile (Review): $180 for 12 months of service ($15/month) with unlimited talk, text and 5GB of high-speed data before reduced speeds. New customers can get three months for $45 ($15/month). Additionally, now through January 2, new customers can buy two months and get one month free on this plan with promo code FREEMONTH.

Be sure to check out our full Tello review before you purchase a plan. If you’re still hesitant to make the switch, I recommend trying out the 5GB plan for a month before you cancel your current cell phone service. Then, you can test out the service in your area for only $10 before committing. 

If you do decide to switch to Tello, be sure to also check out our step-by-step guide to switching cell phone service providers.

Will you be switching to one of Tello’s new plans? Let us know in our Clark.com Community!

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Delta Air Lines has relaunched a reimagined SkyMiles Experiences platform. Back in 2016, SkyMiles Experiences allowed members to redeem miles for unique experiences, from concerts to mixology classes.

Delta SkyMiles Experiences is a catalog of one-of-a-kind experiences curated for interests across five different collections, which include:

• Music & Film
• Sports
• Culinary
• Wellness & Adventure
• Fashion, Art & Design

For example, one of the experiences is a VIP tour of the original Starbucks store in Pike Place Market and the opportunity to taste and roast coffee with a Starbucks coffee master.

Members can also attend a Rockettes Dance Workshop to experience a private dance class, learn Rockettes choreography, and take in the Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.

I may take a chance and bid on tickets to watch the Detroit Lions play on their home turf on December 15 vs Buffalo Bills — with pre-game field access and access to post-game field celebrations.

New experiences will become available bi-weekly. Members can purchase some experiences with miles whereas others will only be available for bid using miles.

Winners will be contacted once the auction period has ended while those members who don’t win will maintain their miles.

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Are you a fan of PBS classics like “Sesame Street” or “Curious George”? Maybe you enjoy “FRONTLINE” or “PBS News Hour” instead?

Either way, Amazon’s Prime Video has some news that I think will make you pretty happy: You soon will be able to stream PBS and PBS Kids content FOR FREE via the Prime Video app.

Let’s take a look at the details of the announcement.

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PBS Announces Partnership with Amazon’s Prime Video

On November 14, 2024, PBS and Amazon announced an agreement that will make PBS and PBS Kids content available for free via the Prime Video app.

This will include access to more than 150 local PBS channels and the PBS Kids channel via the “Watch Free” section of the Prime Video app. PBS says this will be the first time its channels will be available to stream for free, as it is currently either available over the air or via subscription to cable, satellite or select live TV streaming services.

“PBS member stations will be able to tap into a leading streaming service to offer quality local programming viewers know and love for free,” PBS Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, Ira Rubenstein, said via press release. “It’s part of the PBS commitment to make trusted content available to all households across as many platforms as possible. We thank Amazon for giving PBS Member Stations a new and exciting way to grow their digital footprint while engaging with audiences old and new.”

The results of this partnership will roll out in the coming weeks. The release says content will be available as soon as November 26.

I checked my Prime Video app on multiple devices before writing this article, and I was unable to find any evidence of my local PBS channel or PBS Kids being available just yet.

What Will Be Included?

Prime Video app and Fire TV users will soon have a variety of ways to consume PBS content without paying for a Prime Video subscription.

This includes free access to:

• Ad-free livestream of more than 150 local PBS channels
• Ad-free livestream of the PBS Kids channel
• Two new FAST channels: PBS Drama and PBS Documentaries

If you have a Prime Video subscription (which is included with Amazon Prime), you should start to see this content integrated into your app.

If you don’t have a Prime subscription, you still will be able to access the content via the “Watch for Free” section of the Prime Video app.

Why Is This Happening?

It was recently revealed that Amazon will be sunsetting its free, ad-supported service (FAST) Freevee in the coming weeks.

So, presumably this PBS content will join much of the Freevee content on the expanding “Watch Free” section of the Prime Video app.

“We’re delighted to bring PBS’s trusted, high-quality programming to our FAST channels,” Ryan Pirozzi, Head of Prime Video Marketplace, said via the press release. “We have put together one of the most exciting FAST offerings today for Prime Video customers, driven by a highly personalized experience, and a leading selection of channels featuring fan favorite series, movies, news, sports, and more. We know our customers will be excited to discover that their beloved PBS member stations and two new PBS FAST Channels are now part of our growing offering.”

It will be interesting to see if Prime Video, which is primarily known as a top-tier video streaming service, will develop into one of the preferred free streaming options as a result of the removal of Freevee and subsequent investment in FAST content.

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Are you excited about this new partnership for PBS? Are you going to start using Prime Video as a FAST option? We’d love to hear your thoughts in the Clark.com community.

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