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- The CNN Plus streaming service will shut down operations on April 28, 2022.
- The shutdown date is two days sooner than originally announced.
- The decision to close up shop came less than a month after the service launched on March 29.
- The service reportedly had less than 10,000 subscribers during its launch period.
Updated, April 27, 2022 (05:12 PM ET): CNN Plus will be shutting down two days earlier than originally announced, on April 28, 2022.
CNN Plus was the cable news network’s high-stakes attempt at a streaming service. Ultimately, it failed to gain much traction and was slated to shut down just one month after launch. According to a CNN Help Center webpage, however, the shutdown date has been moved from April 30 to April 28, with active customers receiving a full refund.