Amazon Stands Firm: Freevee Streaming Service Not Shutting Down Despite Rumors
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As Prime Video introduces ads, a report has suggested that Amazon might discontinue its popular free streaming service, Freevee. Many users have been enjoying the free service of Freevee for a long time, and rumors of its discontinuation have left many concerned. So, is Amazon really discontinuing Freevee services? Here’s what we know.
Read ahead to learn more about rumors regarding Amazon discontinuing Freevee, leaving users concerned.
Amazon and its popular service of Freevee
With streaming platforms and their services experiencing a surge in the number of users, many streaming giants have been offering new services. Amazon also introduced its free streaming service, Freevee, for all those who wished to access content for free. This was quite beloved by users as well.
Freevee comes with ads, but the streaming service by Amazon is free, with users having access to premium content including more than 3000 films and 450 TV series. This also includes the original Freevee series. All users need to do is create a free Amazon account to avail of the service.
Amazon rumored to be discontinuing Freevee services
According to a report by Adweek, it was stated that Amazon plans to discontinue its free streaming service, Freevee. The report stating the same was released on February 21st of this year. Following this, users of Freevee have been left concerned over the reported discontinuation by Amazon.
Not to be overlooked, Freevee has been providing many users from the UK and US access to numerous shows, movies, and even original content for free. However, since Amazon recently introduced ads to Prime Video, there has been speculation among everyone regarding the potential discontinuation of Freevee.
Amazon denies reports of Freevee shutting down, emphasizing its importance as a streaming service. The statement clarifies that Freevee continues to offer hit movies, shows, and originals to both Prime and non-Prime customers for free. pic.twitter.com/NIUK1pyf6d
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Is Amazon really discontinuing Freevee?
With numerous users across the US and UK having used Freevee services for a long time, there is now concern among them over the reports of Freevee getting discontinued. Fortunately, Amazon has now responded to this concern, making it clear to all.
In its email to Variety, Amazon stated, “There are no changes to Freevee. Amazon Freevee remains an important streaming offering, providing both Prime and non-Prime customers with thousands of hit movies, shows, and originals, all for free.” This has certainly brought relief to Freevee users.
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