RTL 24 started as a mobile TV news channel on June 5, 2008. It was available through KPN DVB-H. Its broadcast as a mobile TV channel stopped when KPN ceased its DVB-H services on June 1, 2011.After a short break, RTL 24 re-launched via a mobile app for smart phones, tablet computers and other mobile devices in November 2011. On January 19, 2012 the app changed into RTL Nieuws 365 and therefore the brand RTL 24 is gradually discontinuing.