Apple is still in negotiations with broadcasters over the potential launch of its rumored Internet TV service, according to the head of CBS. CEO Les Moonves claims Apple is still "having conversations" with major broadcasters and networks with a view to providing an online TV service in a similar vein to
Sling TV and
PlayStation Vue, despite allegedly
pushing back the launch of the supposed service into next year.
"We have had these conversations, as have the other networks," said Moonves about Apple in an interview
with Bloomberg. Moonves does at least indicate there is a good chance a resolution between the two companies will take place, allowing Apple to carry CBS programming on the service, advising "Do I think something will happen? Probably, but I do not know when."
In a
previous interview in May, Moonves also spoke on the subject of an Apple Internet TV service, suggesting it would "probably" make a deal. At the time, he claimed the only thing that prevented negotiations from progressing was an agreement over licensing fees, but it is unclear if financial considerations are still a stumbling block between the two companies.
CBS already does offer some
streaming content via Apple services, through iOS apps and the Apple TV. Last year, it launched
CBS All Access, a video on demand service that provided previous seasons of major shows and over 5,000 episodes of CBS-owned programming in 14 markets for $6 per month.
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