Qubo

Qubo
TypeTelevision network
Programming block
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNational
NetworkNBC (2006–12)
Telemundo (2006–12)
Ion Television (2006–21)
Ion Plus (2020–21)
HeadquartersWest Palm Beach, Florida
Programming
Language(s)English
Spanish (via SAP)
Picture format480i 16:9 (SDTV)
Ownership
OwnerE. W. Scripps Company (2021)
Ion Media (2006–21)
ParentIon Media (2006–21)
NBCUniversal (2006–12)
Corus Entertainment (2006–13)
Scholastic Corporation (2006–13)
Classic Media (2006–13)
Sister channelsIon Television
Ion Plus
History
LaunchedSeptember 9, 2006; 18 years ago (2006-09-09) (programming block)
January 8, 2007; 17 years ago (2007-01-08) (network)
ClosedFebruary 28, 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-28)
Links
Websitequbo.com (archived 2021)

Qubo (/ˈkjb/ KYEW-boh; stylized as qubo) was an American television network for children between the ages of 5 and 14. Owned by Ion Media, it consisted of a 24-hour free-to-air television network often mentioned as the "Qubo channel" (available as a digital terrestrial television service on owned-and-operated stations and some affiliates of corporate sister Ion Television, as well as on some pay-TV providers), associated website with games and programs available through video on demand, and a weekly programming block on Ion Television, along with Ion Life, later known as Ion Plus.

Following Ion Media's acquisition by the E. W. Scripps Company, it ceased operations on February 28, 2021.[1]

  1. ^ Micheli, Carolyn (January 14, 2021). "Scripps takes first steps to realize ION synergies with multicast networks move" (Press release). The E.W. Scripps Company. Retrieved January 14, 2021.