With nearly 80% America still under some form of COVID-19 lockdown, current events have certainly undermined the on-the-go premise of the service. In response, as well as offering a non-Turnstyle TV-version soon, the mobile platform is now offering a 90-day free trial to those who sign up on its website in early April. Having raised $1.75 billion in funding, Quibi plans to release 175 original shows and 8,500 episodes in its first year with regular monthly pricing set at $4.99 and $7.
A ruling by Judge Kronstadt on Eko’s preliminary injunction motion could come at any time. However, with the courts scaled back because of the pandemic there could be further briefing occurring before any decision is made – and that could take a while to pull together.