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CNN All Access: Price, Plans, Channels

Updated October 16, 2026 • By Bilal Zouheir

4.8

AGMTW score, out of 10

One news channel for seven dollars.

Value for money5.7

Cheap for one news channel, but pointless if you have any live TV package.

$6.99 a month. The cheapest single-channel service in the same category is $5.99 ($1 less). Weighed against what it carries (content 2.2/10), that comes to 5.7 on value.

Content quality2.2

One of the 20 most-watched cable channels (CNN), and none of the others.

Carries 1 of the 20 most-watched cable channels: CNN.

Apps and devices9.0

A polished app; device coverage unverified.

Rated 4.77 in the app store. No device list to check against.

Streaming quality7.5

1080p, stereo; no 4K at any price.

Base plan streams in 1080p.

How we calculate this score →

Starting price $6.99/month
Free trial None
Channels 3+
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CNN’s new streaming service ALL Access is the cheapest way anywhere to get a 24/7 live stream to CNN, not just headlines. CNN launched this new platform end of October 2025.

A CNN streaming service has been a long time in the making, and had seen a few attempts that didn’t pan out. This one is the most promising yet.

What Channels Does CNN All Access Carry? (3+ Channels)

CNN All Access carries 3+ channels, including CNN, CNN International, CNN Originals.

  • CNN
  • CNN International
  • CNN Originals

Frequently Asked Questions About CNN All Access

How much does CNN All Access cost?

CNN All Access starts at $6.99/month.

Does CNN All Access have a free trial?

CNN All Access does not currently offer a free trial.

What channels does CNN All Access include?

CNN All Access carries 3 channels, including CNN, CNN International, CNN Originals.

Can I cancel CNN All Access anytime?

CNN All Access is a month-to-month subscription with no long-term contract. You can cancel at any time without penalty.

About the author

Bilal Zouheir

Bilal Zouheir is the founder of A Good Movie to Watch. He is based in the US and a member of the Nevada Film Critics Society. He grew up in Morocco, where he learned English from watching movies. Bilal's work with A Good Movie to Watch is focused on offering an alternative to streaming algorithms, which are often used as commercial tools by streaming services.

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How we score streaming services

Four criteria, each scored out of 10. The overall score is their weighted average: content 50%, value 20%, apps 20%, streaming quality 10%.

Value for money

0The most expensive service of its kind.

10The cheapest service of its kind, with full content.

Content quality

0None of the 20 most-watched cable channels, or nothing from our recommended list.

10All 20 channels, or the deepest catalog of titles we recommend.

Apps and devices

0A one-star app that runs on none of the 12 major devices.

10Five-star apps on all 12 major devices.

Streaming quality

0Below 720p.

104K on the plan we price.

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