In a scoop, it was reported that Amazon planned to sunset its Freevee app 'in the coming weeks' to focus its advertising and product resources on Prime Video, incorporating Freevee as a free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service tier. However, Amazon denies these claims, stating there are 'no changes' coming to Freevee and refuting reports of the streamer being on the 'endangered streamer list' or 'shutting down'. Coverage from Adweek, Variety, The AV Club, The Wrap, UPROXX, and GameSpot has highlighted the confusion around the future of Amazon's streaming services, noting that Prime Video 'May Have Ads Now' but Amazon won't shut down Freevee.
Prime Video May Have Ads Now, But Amazon Won't Shut Down Freevee https://t.co/iOF7L3Acbp https://t.co/o34S7ctrhn
Amazon denies report that it's shutting down Freevee, after it had been reported that they would 'sunset' Freevee 'in the coming weeks' as the streamer throws all of its resources behind Prime Video READ MORE ➡️ https://t.co/BRGomv4JnE https://t.co/Z1CsUAwpQm
Amazon Says 'No Changes' Coming to Freevee Despite Reports of the Streamer Shuttering https://t.co/dqCca9lHH5
Amazon denies putting Freevee on the endangered streamer list https://t.co/dW36U58vY1 https://t.co/vbWucUvxf5
Amazon Denies Report Saying Freevee Is Shutting Down https://t.co/wUympsRkpU
Scoop: Amazon is planning to sunset its Freevee app in the coming weeks, part of a broader effort to focus its advertising and product resources on Prime Video. Prime Video will then have three tiers, with Freevee acting as its FAST service. For @ADWEEK: https://t.co/Nq0iRK22oE