Upfronts 2013: Turner Takes Wraps Off Live Streaming for TNT, TBS

New apps available to view summer programming

By Jon Lafayette -- Broadcasting & Cable, 5/15/2013 10:00:00 AM

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Turner Broadcasting said on Wednesday it will be live-streaming TNT and TBS via new apps for tablets and smartphones.

"Starting this summer, subscribers will be able to watch TBS and TNT live -- anytime, anywhere, on multiple devices," said Steve Koonin, president of Turner Entertainment Networks. "Tablets and smartphones become television sets, bringing new opportunities for us and for advertisers."

ABC on Tuesday became the first broadcast network to make its full lineup available via streaming.

More programming is being made available via streaming as programmers and distributors reach TV Everywhere deals designed to make content more available to subscribers and stave off competition for new over the top rivals.