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.
Google TV’s Pluto Upgrade Makes Watching Free TV Even Easier
Google TV is adding Pluto TV to its Live tab, making it quicker and easier to see what’s now showing on the various free channels and tune in.
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Vizio’s WatchFree+ Now Includes On-Demand Movies & Shows
In addition to live TV channels, Vizio’s WatchFree+ streaming service now also provides access to 1000s of free on-demand movies and shows.
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You Can Now Watch Select HBO Max Episodes Before Subscribing
In the absence of a standard free trial, HBO Max now allows potential subscribers the option to watch select episodes of shows for free.
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Vizio’s WatchFree+ Gains More Channels & Improved Navigation
Vizio’s WatchFree+ streaming service is getting some improvements and upgrades, including new custom channels curated based on user data.
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Locast Arrives In Pittsburgh With Free Local Live TV Streaming
Locast is now live in Pittsburgh offering residents a way to stream their local news, weather and sports channels over the internet for free.
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Quibi Shows Return as Roku Originals on May 20
Quibi shows will once again become available to steam on May 20 and for free, albeit as Roku Originals through The Roku Channel.
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Locast’s Free Local Live TV Lands in Portland, Oregon
Locast’s free local live TV is now available to stream in Portland, Oregon, just one week after going live for residents in Cleveland.
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Locast Is Now Available In Cleveland
Locast is now available in Cleveland, providing residents with access to local live TV, news and sports.
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Locast Brings Free Local Live TV To Sacramento, California
Following Orlando and Charlotte, Locast’s live TV service is now available to those living in the Sacramento area.
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Locast Goes Live in Orlando with Access to Free Local Live TV
On the same day as going live in Charlotte, North Carolina, Locast is also available in Orlando, Florida.
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Locast Live Local TV Now Available in Charlotte, North Carolina
Following Madison, Wisconsin, Locast is also now available to stream in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Locast Brings Free Local Live TV to Madison, Wisconsin
Locast kicks off 2021 expansion by bringing free local live TV to Madison, Wisconsin.
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Locast: How Many Devices Can Stream at the Same Time
Locast offers local live TV, news, and sports for free, and comes with a decent simultaneous streams allowance.
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PBS Local Live TV Now Streaming on Android, Apple & Roku Devices
As long as a local station and device is supported, you can now stream PBS for free.
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Locast Free Local Live TV Streaming Arrives in Minnesota
Locast expands once again with select counties in Minnesota and Wisconsin now able to stream local live TV stations.
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How to Watch Locast: Free Local Live TV Streaming Explained
Locast lets consumers access local live TV stations over the internet. Here’s what you need to know to get started.
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Plex Jumps into Free Live TV with 80+ Channels (& More Coming)
You can now add Plex to the growing list of services with access to free live TV channels.
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Roku Patent Suggests Plans for OTA App, Player & Unified Streaming
A recently published patent highlights Roku’s plans for an integrated and seamless OTA experience, and on all devices.
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Amazon Fire TV Makes It Easier to Find Free Movies & Shows
Amazon delves deeper into free content with a new Fire TV tab that will quickly and easily highlight free movies and shows.
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Pluto TV Reaches 24 Million MAUs Taking Step Closer To 30M Year’s End Goal
Pluto TV keeps growing and the latest milestone takes it one step closer to year’s end goal.
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