Channels

As streaming continues to take over from traditional TV, many of the most popular channels can now be streamed online. This not only includes popular entertainment and national sports channels, but also local channels and regional sports networks as well.

  • Frndly TV Adds Reelz To Channel Lineup

    Frndly TV Adds Reelz To Channel Lineup

    Frndly TV, the low-cost streaming service, has now added Reelz to its channel lineup, providing subscribers with the option of checking out a variety of popular Reelz programming, including On Patrol: Live, Cops, and Jail. With the channel having already been added, existing Frndly TV subscribers can check out what Reelz has to offer right…

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  • Philo Adds Another 7 FAST Channels To Free Lineup, Including LOL! Network

    Philo Adds Another 7 FAST Channels To Free Lineup, Including LOL! Network

    Philo users now have access to even more free content, thanks to the addition of another seven FAST channels. The latest channels not only unlock access to more entertainment programming, but they also continue to highlight Philo’s increased push into the free, ad-supported market. The new channels now available on Philo include: DECLASSIFIED: Dive deeper…

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  • DirecTV Adds A Bunch Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels, Confirms More Coming Soon

    DirecTV Adds A Bunch Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels, Confirms More Coming Soon

    DirecTV has added a bunch of new FAST channels this month and confirmed some additional channels will be added soon. The latest batch of free ad-supported channels all come from the house of NBCUniversal, unlocking access to more entertainment, news and sports programming. The latest collection of FAST channels added to DirecTV include: Bravo Vault:…

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  • Fawesome Adds New FAST Channels From Lionsgate, Tastemade, And More

    Fawesome Adds New FAST Channels From Lionsgate, Tastemade, And More

    Fawesome, the free, ad-supported streaming service, has added a bunch of new FAST channels to its lineup today. The latest batch adds content from a variety of popular sources, including Lionsgate, Tastemade, GoPro and others. The new additions unlock access to more free news, sports, weather, culinary and entertainment content. The new FAST channels include:…

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  • Pluto TV Adds Martha Stewart Channel Featuring More Than 1,000 Episodes

    Pluto TV Adds Martha Stewart Channel Featuring More Than 1,000 Episodes

    Pluto TV has now added the Martha Stewart Channel to its FAST lineup. Stocked with more than 1,000 episodes, the free channel is available to stream 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, making it a great option for fans of Martha Stewart. For those interested in checking out what the channel has to…

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  • TCLtv+ Adding 21 FAST Channels From Warner Bros. Discovery

    TCLtv+ Adding 21 FAST Channels From Warner Bros. Discovery

    TCL is once again expanding its TCLtv+ FAST lineup, and this time the latest batch comes from the house of from Warner Bros. Discovery. Once the latest channel drop happens, sometime this month, users of the streaming service will have access to an additional 21 FAST channels. As these channels are all pulled from the…

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  • Sling Orange Subscribers Losing Cartoon Network At The End Of April

    Sling Orange Subscribers Losing Cartoon Network At The End Of April

    Sling Orange subscribers are set to lose access to Cartoon Network at the end of the month. The loss of the channel is part of an intentional change, with Sling explaining to affected customers the removal is “due to rising costs from the programmer.” Cartoon Network is due to be removed from the Sling Orange…

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  • DirecTV Adds More RSNs And MLB Team Channels To ‘MyHome Team’ Mini-Pack

    DirecTV Adds More RSNs And MLB Team Channels To ‘MyHome Team’ Mini-Pack

    DirecTV is continuing to expand its local sports offerings, providing more options for sports fans looking to stream their favorite teams and leagues. The latest expansion sees the company’s MyHome Team Mini-Pack gaining access to the Spectrum SportsNet LA and Spectrum SportsNet regional sports networks, as well as dedicated MLB team channels for the Cleveland…

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  • Fubo Adds Rangers Sports Network, Unlocking Access To Texas Rangers

    Fubo Adds Rangers Sports Network, Unlocking Access To Texas Rangers

    Fubo has agreed a deal to include the Rangers Sports Network in its lineup, unlocking access to coverage of the Texas Rangers. The deal appears to have taken effect immediately, with the Texas Rangers’ broadcast network now available to subscribers. Compared to many other regional sports networks, the Rangers Sports Network is a fairly new…

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  • DirecTV Begins Adding Rangers Sports Network For Texas Rangers Fans

    DirecTV Begins Adding Rangers Sports Network For Texas Rangers Fans

    DirecTV customers now have access to Rangers Sports Network. While DirecTV and Texas Rangers confirmed their carriage agreement in January, the original announcement explained that the RSN would be added in time for Opening Day on March 27. Also explained in the original announcement, the Rangers Sports Network provides access to Texas Rangers’ pre-game, post-game,…

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  • With 1,600 FAST Channels And Counting, Free TV Continues To Rapidly Expand

    With 1,600 FAST Channels And Counting, Free TV Continues To Rapidly Expand

    It is no secret that the FAST market has expanded at an incredible rate over recent years, providing homes with more ways to stream content for free. To put the growth into perspective, the number of FAST channels available in key markets, including the U.S., now exceeds 1,610. This is according to the latest report…

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  • Plex Adds A Variety Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels Covering Sports, News And More

    Plex Adds A Variety Of NBCUniversal FAST Channels Covering Sports, News And More

    Plex has added a variety of FAST channels from NBCUniversal. As these are FAST channels, they are free to watch, and the new additions cover a variety of genres, including sports, news, entertainment and more. The new additions have been made available as part of a deal with NBCUniversal and provide users with another way…

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  • DirecTV And TelevisaUnivision Agree Expanded Multi-Year Deal, Including Free ViX For MiEspanol Subscribers

    DirecTV And TelevisaUnivision Agree Expanded Multi-Year Deal, Including Free ViX For MiEspanol Subscribers

    DirecTV and TelevisaUnivision have agreed a new multi-year deal. The agreement doesn’t only ensure DirecTV, DirecTV Stream and U-verse subscribers continue to have access to TelevisaUnivision’s portfolio of channels, but also covers the channels included with DirecTV’s new Genre Packs. DirecTV launched its Genre Packs last week, providing consumers with the option to sign up…

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  • DirecTV Removes Channel 104 (Entertainment 4K) From Lineup

    DirecTV Removes Channel 104 (Entertainment 4K) From Lineup

    DirecTV has opted to remove Channel 104 (Entertainment 4K) from its lineup. It currently remains unclear why the 4K channel has been dropped, but it was removed this month. As for as Streaming Better understands, the channel was officially removed on March 1st, 2025. Channel 104 first launched back in 2023, and as DirecTV’s first…

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  • Sinclair’s TBD To Be Rebranded As Roar Next Month

    Sinclair’s TBD To Be Rebranded As Roar Next Month

    The TBD TV network is set to be rebranded as Roar late next month. Sinclair confirmed the change today, explaining that the rebrand will take effect April 28, 2025. The change will impact all viewers of the channel, whether they access the network for free over-the-air or through a streaming platform. As part of the…

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  • Fubo Permanently Lowers The Cost Of Latino Package

    Fubo Permanently Lowers The Cost Of Latino Package

    Fubo has made a major change to its Latino package by permanently lowering the monthly cost. In spite of the lower cost, it doesn’t look like Fubo has made any significant changes to the lineup, resulting in what simply appears to be a better deal overall. Considering the Latino plan previously cost $33 a month,…

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  • Fubo Launches Multicultural Bundles, Beginning With Zee Family Package And Add-On

    Fubo Launches Multicultural Bundles, Beginning With Zee Family Package And Add-On

    Fubo has started offering multicultural content bundles. The first is Zee Family, which can be signed up to as a standalone package or as an add-on to an existing live TV package. The expansion into multicultural content bundles not only opens up the door to more content in general, but it also provides a way…

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  • DirecTV MySports Adds NBC Affiliates In 140 markets

    DirecTV MySports Adds NBC Affiliates In 140 markets

    DirecTV MySports has now added NBC affiliates in 140 markets, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. MySports is DirecTV’s sports-focused live TV package, offering access to more than 40 sports channels and local stations. With the NBC affiliates now available, subscribers will have access to more live sports content, including Premier League matches. One…

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  • A New Pam Grier FAST Channel Is Now Available On The Roku Channel And Plex

    A New Pam Grier FAST Channel Is Now Available On The Roku Channel And Plex

    A new Pam Grier FAST channel is now available to watch for free online. The Pam Grier’s Soul Flix channel, which showcases “the powerful heroes of Black cinema,” has been created as a partnership between Pam Grier and Free TV Networks. While it remains unclear just how widely available the new FAST channel is at…

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  • YouTube TV And Paramount Agree New Deal, Avoiding The Loss Of National Channels And Local Stations

    YouTube TV And Paramount Agree New Deal, Avoiding The Loss Of National Channels And Local Stations

    YouTube TV and Paramount Global have agreed a new deal, avoiding the loss of more than 20 national channels, in addition to a selection of local stations, and premium add-ons. On Wednesday, it became clear that a dispute between YouTube and Paramount had surfaced. The dispute raised the possibility that YouTube TV subscribers could lose…

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