# Expansive Complimentary Content Services Plex Has Added More Than 80 Free Live TV Channels By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-07-25 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-live-tv References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/plex-adds-over-80-free-live-tv-channels-24-07-20/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+geeky-gadgets) & [plex](https://www.plex.tv/en-ca/) Monthly cable subscriptions have quickly been overshadowed by [streaming services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobilefriendly-streaming) but still offer the desirability of real-time content, which is something that Plex is looking to offer more of with its announcement of new [free live TV channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pluto-tv). The brand previously announced access to live TV channels for free, but has since added more than 80 additional channels for users to take advantage of. This includes a number of recognizable names like Toon Goggles, Reuters and Fubo Sports along with a number of documentary offerings and [music video stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-ocean). The Plex free live TV channel offering is likely to be a hit amongst consumers still in lockdown around the world who are looking for a way to enjoy several content options without any monthly costs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Free Live TV Channels:** Providing free live TV channels through streaming services offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for cable TV alternatives. - **Increased Content Options:** Offering over 80 additional free live TV channels gives users more content options than traditional cable TV companies. - **Lockdown Entertainment:** During times of lockdown, free live TV content can be a popular and cost-effective option to keep consumers entertained. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Streaming Services:** The expansion of free live TV channels presents alternate platforms to cable TV that could potentially disrupt traditional streaming services. - **Cable TV Industry:** Offering free live TV content presents an opportunity for cable TV companies to evolve their business model. - **Entertainment Industry:** Free live TV channels with expanded content options may attract more viewers and advertising revenue to the entertainment industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Streaming Service Channel Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-live.md) - [Ad-Supported FAST Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sling-tv-1.md) - [TV Streaming App Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-tv-plus-app.md) - [Affordable Family TV Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vizio.md) - [Multi-Service Streaming Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youtube-3.md) - [Cable Subscription Streaming Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comcast-xfinity.md) - [Dedicated Anime Streaming Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sailor-moon-channel.md) - [Free-of-Charge Live Sports Channels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roku-sports-channel.md) - [App-Backed Streaming Bundles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/primetime-channels.md)