Iowa PBS, including PBS KIDS, now available to stream free for all Prime Video viewers in Iowa

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Iowa PBS is thrilled to announce they are now part of the Prime Video FAST offering. This marks the first time this programming will be available on a major streaming service, free to Iowans across the state. Viewers in Iowa will be able to livestream Iowa PBS .1, enjoying all of their favorite national and local programs like Masterpiece, Nature, Iowa Life, Road Trip Iowa and many more. Families will also be able to access the 24/7 PBS KIDS channel as a livestream on Prime Video.

Additionally, PBS Distribution (PBSd), a leading distributor of public media content around the world, is offering two new FAST channels - PBS Drama and PBS Documentaries. These channels are available exclusively for a limited time on Prime Video. PBSd is also offering a “pop-up” FAST channel featuring a rotating selection of classic PBS shows, starting with Reading Rainbow. 

This launch marks a significant milestone for PBS in delivering a curated lineup of its high-quality programming from member stations to a broader FAST audience, particularly at a time when two in three U.S. viewers use a FAST platform. FAST channels on Amazon are accessible through Prime Video and Fire TV. Non-Prime subscribers will have free access to PBS programming under the “Watch for Free” section within Prime Video. 

“PBS member stations will be able to tap into a leading streaming service to offer quality local programming viewers know and love for free,” said PBS Chief Digital and Marketing Officer Ira Rubenstein. “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.”   

"We're delighted to bring PBS's trusted, high-quality programming to our FAST channels,” said Ryan Pirozzi, head of Prime Video Marketplace. "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.”