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WASHINGTON, July 7 (UPI) -- Following in HBO's footsteps, Showtime has launched its own standalone streaming service. The network made the annoucment about its new service last month, and doesn't require a cable contract. Deadline reports the launch comes just before this Sunday's new season premiere of Masters of Sex and Ray Donovan.
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The application, which works on computers and tablets, will also be accessible though Apple TV, Roku set top box, Playstation Vue and Hulu. While the service is $10.99 on Apple TV, Roku and Vue, Hulu users can access the premium content for an additional $7.99.
USA Today reports the streaming service will not only offer on-demand programming, but live East and West Coast feeds of its programming. The streaming service will also allow access to additional programming such as movies, documentaries and sports.
