All of the FAST Channels that are listed within FAST Broadcaster have now been exported to FAST Channels Network available at https://viewtvgroup.com/fast-channels/
What are FAST Streaming TV Channels?
FAST streaming TV channels are a type of free, ad-supported streaming television service that offer linear channels with pre-programmed ad breaks between the content.
These channels can be built using existing catalogues of on-demand content and are usually reorganized as content playlists or programming grids
Many popular brands operate their own channels as a way to monetize content through ads and reach new audiences
How do FAST Streaming TV Channels work?
FAST streaming TV channels work by delivering video content over the internet to internet-connected devices, such as smart TVs, laptops, tablets, phones, or gaming consoles.
These devices need to have apps or software that can play the video content and insert the ads dynamically into the would-be ad break
https://www.bsgroup.eu/blog/what-are-fast-channels/
The ads are typically skippable and non-skippable of different durations
https://www.bsgroup.eu/blog/what-are-fast-channels/
https://www.thefreetvproject.org/what-are-fast-channels/.
What are some examples of FAST Streaming TV Channels?
There are many services that offer FAST streaming TV channels, such as:
- Pluto TV: A service that offers over 250 different channels to browse through, along with thousands of free shows and movies that you can watch on demand, no account necessary. It has a variety of content from different genres, sources, languages, etc., including original and licensed movies and shows, sports, news, documentaries, and anime. It also has some exclusive channels from Paramount, CBS, Warner Bros., and others.
- The Roku Channel: A service that offers tons of shows and movies across over 350 channels without creating an account. It also has some original content and documentaries. It also has some live TV channels, including local CBS news stations in major cities
- Peacock: A service that offers both live TV and on-demand content, including original and licensed movies and shows, sports, news, and documentaries. It also has some exclusive channels from NBCUniversal, such as The Office and Saturday Night Live. Peacock has a free tier with limited content and ads and a premium tier with more content and fewer ads
- Tubi: A service that offers thousands of free movies and shows across over 200 channels without creating an account. It has a variety of content from different genres, sources, languages, etc., including original and licensed movies and shows, anime, foreign films, classics, and cult favourites. It also has some exclusive channels from Fox, MGM, Lionsgate, and others
- Samsung TV+: A service that offers over 160 channels to browse through without creating an account. It has a variety of content from different genres, sources, languages, etc., including original and licensed movies and shows, sports, news, documentaries, music, kids, and lifestyle. It also has some exclusive channels from Samsung and other partners. Samsung TV+ is only available on Samsung smart TVs and mobile devices
There are many other services that offer FAST streaming TV channels, such as Xumo, IMDbTV, Paramount+, Discovery+, etc. Each service has its own pricing (if any), features, and content library.
You can compare different services using online tools or reviews.
What are the benefits of FAST Streaming TV Channels?
FAST streaming TV channels have many benefits over traditional cable or satellite TV or subscription-based streaming services,
such as:
- Cost: FAST streaming TV channels are free to watch because they are supported by ads. You do not need to pay for a subscription or a contract to access them.
- Choice: FAST streaming TV channels give you more options in what you watch because you can access a variety of content from different genres
