Under the historic agreement, FilmOn.com will become the first global IPTV provider to carry VOA’s content.

FilmOn is to televise content from Voice of America (VOA), the largest international broadcaster of the US government.

Making the announcement, Alki David, CEO of FilmOn, commented: “This is an exciting partnership that will make available some of the most socially and politically important content that America has to offer the world.

“FilmOn is extremely proud to be chosen work with the federal government in this way to provide our viewers with an unrivalled service on a global basis.”

Under the historic agreement, FilmOn.com will become the first global IPTV provider to carry VOA’s acclaimed English language news and features, which will be available by PC, tablet and smartphone.

In addition, FilmOn will also transmit VOA Persian News Network in Persian.