CNN All Access and Basic plans

You can enjoy a limited number of CNN articles each month for free. To get unlimited streaming and articles without a TV provider, subscribe to the CNN All Access plan.

Already get CNN through your TV provider? You can connect your TV provider and watch live CNN TV channels and video coverage included with the CNN All Access plan. For more info, go to Connect your TV provider. To read unlimited CNN articles, you'll also need to subscribe to the Basic plan.

CNN plans and prices

You can choose from 2 CNN subscription plans:

Basic plan

Price: $3.99/month or $29.99/year (save 37%)

Includes:

  • Unlimited access to CNN articles (web and mobile app)

All Access plan

Price: $6.99/month
(Or $41.99 for the first year (save 40%), then $69.99/year
Welcome Offer pricing available for a limited time)

Includes:

  • 24/7 global news
  • Live coverage
  • Exclusive videos
  • Original series and award-winning films
  • Unlimited articles

You can subscribe via the CNN website or using the CNN app (mobile and TV devices). For more info, go to Subscribe to CNN.

Note All Access content is currently unavailable on Samsung TVs. For more info, go to CNN devices.

CNN plans Q&A

Which plan do I have?

To find your CNN subscription plan:

  1. Sign in to CNN on your phone, tablet, computer, or TV. Can't sign in?
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Phone or tablet: Choose Settings > Manage subscription.
    • Computer: Choose your profile > Settings > and find the Manage or cancel subscription section.
    • TV: Choose the Settings icon > Subscription.
  3. Find your current plan: Basic or All Access.
How do I change plans?

To change your plan or billing period:

  1. Sign in to CNN on the device you used to start your CNN subscription. Can't sign in?
  2. Do one of the following:
    • Phone or tablet: Choose Settings > Manage subscription.
    • Computer: Choose your profile > Settings > and find the Manage or cancel subscription section.
    • TV: Choose the Settings icon > Subscription.
  3. Select a different plan or follow the on-screen instructions to change your plan through an app store.

When does my change take effect?

  • Switch to the All Access plan: Your change happens immediately.
  • Switch to the Basic plan: Your change starts on your next billing date.
How do I cancel my plan?

To find out how to cancel, go to Cancel my CNN subscription.