Flash streaming service: Price, features and content compared
A streaming option that follows in the footsteps of Kayo Sports and BINGE, but it's just for news.
If you are consumed by all things domestic and international news, Flash might be perfect for you.
With the popular Kayo Sports service satisfying sports fans and BINGE providing users a world of entertainment options, the team at Foxtel are aiming at news and current affairs enthusiasts with Flash.
How much does Flash cost?
Flash costs $8 a month. That lets you stream over 25 global and local news channels in the 1 place.
Does Flash have a free trial?
Yes. Flash comes with a 14-day free trial for new users. There are also no lock-in contracts so you can cancel at any time.
As Flash is owned by the same company Streamotion, if you are a current or previous customer of sister streaming services Kayo Sports or BINGE, you can select "Sign In" and use your Kayo or BINGE login details to complete your Flash subscription sign-up, so you don't have to enter in all your details again.
Which news platforms does Flash have?
Flash has more than 25 individual news platforms available for users. They include some heavy hitters in the world of news, such as CNN International, BBC World News, Al Jazeera, FOX News Channel, Bloomberg TV and domestic option Sky News Australia.
There are options from a number of countries, including the US, the UK, France, Singapore and Australia. There is also a range of genres, including general news, sport, weather and finance. You can stream live and on demand. The news platforms available are:
- Al Jazeera
- ausbiz
- AFP
- BBC World News
- Bloomberg TV
- Bloomberg Quicktake
- Channel News Asia
- CNBC
- CNN International
- ET Now
- FOX News Channel
- FOX SPORTS News
- France24
- GB News
- IGN
- i24NEWS
- news.com.au
- NewsMax
- NHK World
- PeopleTV
- REA
- Reuters
- SEA Today
- SBS Insights
- Sky News Australia
- Sky News UK
- Sky News Extra
- Sky News Weather
- Ticker News
- Times Now
- TRT World
- USA Today
- USA Today SportsWire
- The Wall Street Journal
Which devices can I use to stream Flash?
You can stream Flash with the following devices:
- Apple TV
- Android TV
- Telstra TV
- Chromecast
- Apple iPhones and iPads
- Android mobiles and tablets
- PC/Mac
Flash is compatible with most modern devices. Image: Flash
Does Flash offer news you can't get on Foxtel?
Yes, it does. While you can get the vast majority of news platforms on the pay TV option Foxtel, there are some that will be exclusive to Flash. USA Today, PeopleTV, France 24 and The Wall Street Journal are among them.
Does Flash have any special features?
This is an area that has been managed well on Kayo Sports especially and is being utilised again for Flash.
One feature is FlashLists, which let you create and save stories to watch later on. It also allows you to continue where you left off or watch again.
There is also FlashPoint, which provides a number of different angles to a particular story or event. You can get views on a single topic from multiple sources all in the same place.
Another feature is SplitView, where you can watch up to 4 different segments, channels, documentaries or shows all on the 1 screen. SplitView on Flash is only available via compatible web browsers, Apple and Android devices.
SplitView allows you to watch 4 different things at once. Image: Flash
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