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sgsmile
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Why doesn't Roku list MSNBC as an app I can install?

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Since on several tvs in my house I only watch a small number of the hundreds of stations I get with FIOS, I want to eliminate the cable boxes I don't need. I have both Roku and FireTV devices, and while FireTV allows me to install the MSNBC app, Roku does not appear to allow it. Strange - since Fox News, CNN, and CNBC appear to be available.

Can anyone help here? Given the cost of a FireStick is about 2 months of renting a cable box, I may just replace my Rokus with FireSticks.

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DBDukes
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Re: Why doesn't Roku list MSNBC as an app I can install?

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@sgsmile 

NBC makes the apps for the various devices. For Roku, they have an NBC News app that includes content from MSNBC. For a live stream of MSNBC -- or any of the services you listed -- you'll need a live streaming service, such as Sling TV ($35/month).

DBDukes
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Note: I am not a Roku employee.

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DBDukes
Community Streaming Expert

Re: Why doesn't Roku list MSNBC as an app I can install?

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@sgsmile 

NBC makes the apps for the various devices. For Roku, they have an NBC News app that includes content from MSNBC. For a live stream of MSNBC -- or any of the services you listed -- you'll need a live streaming service, such as Sling TV ($35/month).

DBDukes
Roku Community Streaming Expert
Note: I am not a Roku employee.

If this post solves your problem please help others find this answer and click "Accept as Solution."

Java7
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Re: Why doesn't Roku list MSNBC as an app I can install?

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Especially since they have multiple far right wing networks like OAN available. Balance people.