Telemundo Station Group announced that Telemundo Puerto Rico is now available on The Roku Channel in the United States, with distribution across connected TV platforms and additional streaming services to be announced soon.
The NBC Universal Local channel features Telemundo Puerto Rico/WKAQ’s news programming and original entertainment.
According to NBCU Local chairman Valari Staab, on February 5, 2026, the Telemundo-owned station in San Juan, Puerto Rico, will showcase the work of its dedicated journalists and local production teams.
“WKAQ has a tremendous legacy serving the residents of Puerto Rico with content that celebrates and connects their communities,” she stated.
“So we are very pleased to extend their reach to those with Puerto Rican heritage and other Spanish-speaking audiences in the U.S.”
The new 24/7 Spanish-language streaming channel features the entire lineup of news content and original entertainment produced by WKAQ.
It offers simulcast and encore presentations of WKAQ’s 80-plus hours of weekly variety, talk, comedy, lifestyle and family shows, as well as award-winning investigative series and news programs.
Telemundo Station Group
On his part, the Telemundo Station Group President Jose Cancela stated that the launch of the station allows Telemundo Puerto Rico’s robust, entertainment-centric lineup and storied journalism to engage audiences in new ways and in new places across the U.S.”
“WKAQ’s iconic content has connected, informed and entertained the Puerto Rican community for generations, making it an indelible part of the island’s culture and history,” he stated.
WKAQ has delivered local news and entertainment programming throughout Puerto Rico since 1954, when it became the island’s first local TV station.
On her part, WKAQ/ Telemundo Puerto Rico GM Migdalia Figueroa stated that the free streaming channel serves old and new audiences with the experiences, stories and voices that define Puerto Rico and matter to Puerto Ricans
“We are incredibly proud to bring WKAQ’s beloved programming to audiences across the mainland U.S., creating a powerful bridge between the island and viewers on the mainland.”
Furthermore, Telemundo Station Group operates four 24/7 free regional news streaming channels that feature programming produced by Telemundo-owned stations.
Noticias Telemundo California, Noticias Telemundo Florida, Noticias Telemundo Noreste, and Noticias Telemundo Texas are available nationwide on leading streaming and connected TV platforms, as well as via the sites and apps of Telemundo-owned stations.
NBCU
On the other hand, NBCU Local’s streaming portfolio, launched in January 2022, now includes 17 channels.
Similarly, the 11 NBC-owned stations’ streaming channels provide 24/7 access to locally produced news, lifestyle, and original content across their digital platforms and top streaming and connected TV platforms.