The AP's premier news service delivers the entire report of world, national, state and sports news. Typically taken by dailies that want the fullest possible selection of news and sports. Full DataStream carries approximately 1,300 stories a day. This service is tailored for midsize dailies that desire a complete news report but may have fewer resources on the copy and wire desks.
Members receive the full state news report.
News copy that moves on this service carries a 'p' alpha. Sports copy moves with 'h' and 'q' alphas, and advance copy is coded 'b.' top Limited DataStream with Expanded Sports Limited DataStream members in need of enhanced sports content can approximately double the volume of their sports report by upgrading to 't' level sports. There is an added assessment for this enriched service. The sports enhancement also is available for weekend-only use. This service is tailored for smaller newspapers that emphasize local coverage but still need a highspeed wire with AP's depth and breadth of world, national and state news.