Amazon is shutting down its free streaming service — here’s why

Amazon has announced it will be shutting down its free, ad-supported streaming service, Freevee, over the next several weeks. If you didn’t know, Freevee provides a no-cost platform for viewers to watch movies, TV shows and even live channels. The service has very been popular to say the least, as it’s perfect for users who enjoy streaming without the commitment of a subscription.

An Amazon rep said to Variety: “We have built Prime Video into a first-stop entertainment destination where customers can personalize their viewing experience by streaming exclusive Prime member entertainment produced by Amazon MGM Studios, licensed movies and series, content from other services as an add-on subscription, live sports, blockbuster movies and series to rent or buy, FAST [free, ad-supported streaming TV] channels and the complete Amazon Freevee content offering.”

They also went on to say: “To

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