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.
A New CNN Originals FAST Channel Is Now Available On Select Free Platforms
CNN Originals is now available to stream on select free platforms. The new FAST channel offers access to CNN’s original long-form programming
|
A New And Free Roku Sports Channel Launches Next Week
The new Roku Sports Channel will provide access to a variety of free live sports events and additional programming through The Roku Channel.
|
Samsung TV Plus Is Getting More Hearst Programming
Thanks to an extended partnership with Hearst Media Production Group, more than 500 hours of original content is coming to Samsung TV Plus.
|
Fox Weather Is Now Available On Pluto TV
With Fox Weather available, Pluto TV users now have access to even more free weather-based news and related content.
|
Vizio WatchFree+ Is The U.S. Home Of The Women’s Cup Summer 2024 Games
The Women’s Cup Summer 2024 Games is set to become the first live sports event exclusively hosted on the WatchFree+ streaming service.
|
You Can Now Watch Tubi’s Free Library On Apple Vision Pro
The Tubi app is now available to download on Apple Vision Pro, offering users of the free streaming service a more immersive experience.
|
Tubi In August 2024: Everything New To Watch For Free This Month
Tubi is packed with free movies, shows, documentaries and more. Here’s a look at everything coming to the free streaming service in August.
|
Philo Adds 7 More FAST Channels, Including Ax Men And Dog the Bounty Hunter
Following the addition of another seven FAST channels, the overall number of free channels available through Philo is now more than 80.
|
Spotify Users Can Now Watch Full Episodes Of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, The FBI Files And More
Select Cineverse videos are now available on Spotify, including Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, Land of the Lost, The FBI Files and more.
|
Barbie, Hot Wheels And Thomas & Friends Arrive On Kidoodle TV
The ‘safe streaming’ Kidoodle TV service is gaining more Mattel content, including Barbie, Hot Wheels And Thomas & Friends programming.
|
Curiosity Now FAST Channel Added To Vizio’s WatchFree+
The launch of the Curiosity Now FAST channel on WatchFree+ provides Vizio TV users with access to even more free documentary and factual content.
|
Samsung TV Plus Adds 3 New Reality TV FAST Channels From NBC
Samsung TV Plus users now have access to even more reality TV content, thanks to the addition of three new FAST channels from NBC.
|
BET Launches New Tyler Perry Comedy And Drama FAST Channels
BET has launched two new ‘BET Tyler Perry’ FAST channels, with both now available across a number of free streaming services and platforms.
|
Spectrum News+ Now Available To Non-Spectrum Customers Via Xumo Play
Spectrum News+ is now available as a FAST channel on Xumo Play, offering access to local reporting, national headlines and weather forecasts.
|
New ‘GMFB: Overtime’ NFL Show To Stream Free On The Roku Channel
Roku has agreed a distribution deal for the streaming rights to ‘GMFB: Overtime’, a daily two-hour ‘Good Morning Football’ extension show.
|
What Is FAST? Free, Ad-Supported Streaming TV Explained
With so many services now offering free content, it is worth being aware of exactly what FAST means, including its benefits and limitations.
|
DirecTV Adds Another Six FAST Channels
DirecTV’s FAST channel lineup has grown again. This time DirecTV has added another six free, ad-supported channels for customers to watch.
|
Vizio’s ‘Hot Summer Movie Collection’ Unlocks Free Access To These Movies
Vizio’s new ‘Hot Summer Movie collection’ includes a selection of blockbuster movies that users can watch for free through WatchFree+.
|
Google TV Is Now Home To More Than 950 Free Live Channels
Google TV has continually added more free channels over the past year, and the platform is now home to more than 950 FAST channels.
|
Dallas Stars Games To Stream Free On New Victory+ DTC Service
Beginning with the 2024–25 NHL season, Dallas Stars fans will be able to stream games for free through the new Victory+ DTC streaming service.
|
Latest posts
Sign up to the Streaming Better newsletter
Get our latest news and guides delivered to your mailbox.