FAST

With so many services now offering some form of free content, FAST (free, ad-supported television) has quickly become one of the fastest growing areas of streaming. The one common factor with all FAST services and programming is the reliance on ads to generate revenue. Although FAST offers a similar experience to traditional linear television, the complete reliance on ads results in some very fundamental differences.

  • The Roku Channel Gets 10 Local Now FAST Channels

    The Roku Channel Gets 10 Local Now FAST Channels

    10 Local Now FAST channels are now available on The Roku Channel, unlocking access to local news, weather, traffic, sports and lifestyle content in specific cities. For those unfamiliar with Local Now, the service brings together technologists and journalists to provide residents with 24/7 programming that’s specifically designed to reflect the interests and needs of…

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  • Tubi In November 2024: Everything New To Watch For Free

    Tubi In November 2024: Everything New To Watch For Free

    Tubi already offers access to a wide variety of movies, shows and additional content, and all for free. However, the free streaming service adds plenty of new titles each month as well. Here’s a look at everything coming to Tubi in November 2024. New And Noteworthy This Month If you don’t want to see our…

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  • Samsung Confirms 88 Million Monthly Active Samsung TV Plus Users

    Samsung Confirms 88 Million Monthly Active Samsung TV Plus Users

    Samsung has now confirmed its free ad-supported service, Samsung TV Plus, has 88 million monthly active users. Considering Samsung doesn’t typically release user metrics, this announcement provides a rare look at how the free streaming service is doing. According to Samsung, the FAST streaming service is now the most used app on Samsung TVs in…

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  • LG’s Free Streaming Service Is Coming To LG’s Hotel TVs

    LG’s Free Streaming Service Is Coming To LG’s Hotel TVs

    In a bid to continue to build out its hotel experience, LG‘s free streaming service is coming to the company’s line of hotel smart TVs. Once available, LG Channels will provide hotel guests with access to a varied selection of free, ad-supported channels and content. It also looks like hoteliers will be able to personalize…

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  • Philo’s Latest FAST Channels Takes The Overall Number Of Free Channels To More Than 100

    Philo’s Latest FAST Channels Takes The Overall Number Of Free Channels To More Than 100

    Philo has added another seven free, ad-supported channels to its lineup. Following the addition of another six FAST channels last month, the latest batch takes the overall number of free channels available through Philo to more than 100. The latest channels unlock access to more entertainment content, including home design and cooking programming, as well…

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  • DirecTV Adds Another 8 Free, Ad-Supported (FAST) Channels

    DirecTV Adds Another 8 Free, Ad-Supported (FAST) Channels

    DirecTV has added another eight free, ad-supported (FAST) channels to its lineup, providing DirecTV and DirecTV Stream subscribers with access to even more entertainment content. The new channels are available now and can be accessed directly through the live TV guide. Here’s an overview of the latest additions. Declassified (Ch. 4485) – go deeper into…

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  • DirecTV Is Launching A Free Live TV Streaming Service Next Month

    DirecTV Is Launching A Free Live TV Streaming Service Next Month

    DirecTV is launching a completely free live TV streaming service next month. MyFree DirecTV is due to go live on November 15 and will offer access to a wide selection of free, ad-supported (FAST) channels. The channels will span a variety of genres, including sports, entertainment, kids and family, news, and lifestyle. Over the past…

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  • New ‘Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles’ Series Hosted By Gavin Rossdale Coming To Vizio’s WatchFree+

    New ‘Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles’ Series Hosted By Gavin Rossdale Coming To Vizio’s WatchFree+

    Vizio has confirmed a new and exclusive unscripted series will be coming to the free WatchFree+ streaming service next year. Created and hosted by Gavin Rossdale, the lead singer and songwriter of the rock band Bush, Rockstar Kitchen Chronicles will offer a blend of music, conversation, and culinary exploration. Announced during a panel at Advertising…

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  • Samsung TV Plus Just Added 1000s Of Hours Of Premium K-Content

    Samsung TV Plus Just Added 1000s Of Hours Of Premium K-Content

    Samsung TV Plus just received a massive dose of premium K-Content, thanks to the addition of thousands of hours of Korean shows and movies. The new K-Content library also spans various genres, offering access to K-Dramas, K-Crime, K-Thrillers and K-Romance, among others. As Samsung TV Plus is a free streaming service, all of the new…

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  • Local Now Adds Three CBS FAST Channels To Its Lineup

    Local Now Adds Three CBS FAST Channels To Its Lineup

    Allen Media Group’s free streaming service Local Now has added three new CBS FAST channels to its lineup. The three new channels offer the option to stream back-to-back episodes of 60 Minutes, 48 Hours and Entertainment Tonight. “Through the addition of these three excellent CBS FAST channels, Local Now continues to expand its foothold in…

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  • Pluto TV Adds Dedicated ‘The Good Wife’ And ‘The Good Fight’ FAST Channel

    Pluto TV Adds Dedicated ‘The Good Wife’ And ‘The Good Fight’ FAST Channel

    Pluto TV has now added a new FAST channel that plays back-to-back episodes of The Good Wife and The Good Fight, offering fans of both shows a way to tune in and watch episodes at any time of the day or night. The The Good Wife channel features all seven seasons of the original legal…

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  • New ‘Free Live Sports’ Service Offers Access To FAST Sports Channels And Content

    New ‘Free Live Sports’ Service Offers Access To FAST Sports Channels And Content

    A new ‘Free Live Sports‘ streaming service has now launched, offering access to a wide range of free sports content. Not only is there no monthly subscription to worry about, but the streaming service also doesn’t require users to sign up for an account. As this is a free, ad-supported (FAST) service, Free Live Sports…

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  • ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ FAST Channel Goes Live On LG Smart TVs

    ‘Yu-Gi-Oh!’ FAST Channel Goes Live On LG Smart TVs

    A Yu-Gi-Oh! FAST channel is now available on LG smart TVs through LG Channels. With the free channel now live, LG TV owners can tune in and watch nearly 400 hours of Yu-Gi-Oh! content, including episodes of Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Monsters and Yu-Gi-Oh! Sevens, as well as the Yu-Gi-Oh! The Dark Side of Dimensions movie. Earlier…

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  • All 134 Episodes Of ‘Suits’ Are Now Streaming Free On LG Channels

    All 134 Episodes Of ‘Suits’ Are Now Streaming Free On LG Channels

    If you happen to use LG‘s free LG Channels streaming service then you can now stream all 134 episodes of the popular series Suits on a dedicated FAST channel. The free channel has been made available as part of a distribution agreement between LG and NBCUniversal. For those interested in checking out the show, the…

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  • Google TV’s ‘Free TV Channels’ Is Now ‘Google TV Freeplay’ And Comes With An Updated Channel Guide

    Google TV’s ‘Free TV Channels’ Is Now ‘Google TV Freeplay’ And Comes With An Updated Channel Guide

    Google has now officially rebranded Google TV‘s ‘Free TV Channels‘ as ‘Google TV Freeplay.’ Along with the rebrand, the live TV experience on Google TV devices now comes with an updated channel guide for easier navigation. The use of the Google TV Freeplay name had been expected. Following a report earlier this year from 9to5…

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  • A Big 12 Conference FAST Channel Is Coming Soon

    A Big 12 Conference FAST Channel Is Coming Soon

    A Big 12 Conference FAST channel is coming later this year. The free, ad-supported sports network will be the first channel from Big 12 Studios, a new joint venture between the Big 12 Conference and Gray Media’s Raycom Sports. The Big 12 Studios FAST channel will feature a variety of content, including in-game footage, highlights,…

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  • Comcast Now Offers A New Free Streaming Service In Partnership With John Leguizamo

    Comcast Now Offers A New Free Streaming Service In Partnership With John Leguizamo

    The Network streaming service is a completely free streaming service and aims to providing high quality programming to diverse audiences.

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  • Philo Adds Another 6 FAST Channels, Including Baywatch And CraftsyTV

    Philo Adds Another 6 FAST Channels, Including Baywatch And CraftsyTV

    With another six free, ad-supported channels added today, the total number of FAST channels available through Philo now stands at more than 90.

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  • DirecTV Satellite Customers Can Now Watch Fox Weather

    DirecTV Satellite Customers Can Now Watch Fox Weather

    Following the addition of Fox Weather to DirecTV Stream’s lineup in 2022, DirecTV satellite customers also now have access to the FAST channel.

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  • DirecTV Stream Adds Another 10 FAST Channels, Including Ax Men And Duck Dynasty

    DirecTV Stream Adds Another 10 FAST Channels, Including Ax Men And Duck Dynasty

    While popular Disney-owned channels remain unavailable on DirecTV Stream, subscribers have now gained access to more FAST channels.

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