# Live-Streaming Network Platforms Fox Debuts Live-Streaming on Its Digital Platforms By Hayley McGlone | Published 2016-07-13 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fox-livestreaming References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/movies/fox-live-stream-primetime-programming/) & [latimes](http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-fox-live-stream-20160711-snap-story.html) Fox has launched its new [live-streaming feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/endpoint-tiktok) on its digital platforms, Fox.com and the Fox Now app. Fox live-streaming its shows is the first of its kind for a network television channel. All of Fox's prime-time programming will be available for live-streaming as of July 11th. This will enable viewers to easily watch their favorite shows on [devices other than their TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming) without having to wait for them to be uploaded after they've been aired on TV. Users will have to have [cable (paid) subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-xfinity-low-latency) to be able to access the new Fox live-streaming though. Fox providing live-streaming of all its prime-time shows is part of its goal of providing convenience and ease of access to viewers. This live-streaming option will also provide Fox with a more holistic number of viewers watching its prime-time content. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.3/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Live-streaming on Digital Platforms:** Launching live-streaming features on digital platforms allows networks to provide convenience and ease of access to viewers. - **Network Television Live-streaming:** Offering live-streaming of prime-time programming on network television channels disrupts traditional viewing habits and provides a more holistic number of viewers. - **Cable Subscription Requirements:** Requiring cable subscriptions for live-streaming provides opportunities for cable providers to retain customers and monetize content. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Television Broadcasting:** The television broadcasting industry can innovate by leveraging live-streaming capabilities to attract and engage viewers in the digital age. - **Digital Media:** The digital media industry can explore partnerships with network television channels to expand their live-streaming offerings and reach a broader audience. - **Cable Television:** Cable television providers have an opportunity to enhance their offerings by leveraging live-streaming services to incentivize subscribers and compete in the digital landscape. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Livestream Football Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nfl.md) - [Comedic Streaming Service Livestreams](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neflix-livestream.md) - [Streaming Shopping Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qvc-and-hsn-on-philo.md) - [Multi-Service Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-3.md) - [AI-Personalized Streaming Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast.md) - [Newsletter Livestreaming Integrations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/substack-5.md) - [Space Exploration Streaming Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nasa-streaming-service.md) - [Cooperative Stream Viewing Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cooperative-stream-viewing.md) - [Ad-Supported FAST Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-tv-1.md)