Free ad-supported streaming television - Wikipedia
Summary
This article explains free ad-supported streaming television, or FAST, as a streaming model that offers live and on-demand TV without subscription fees. It highlights major platforms such as Pluto TV, Tubi, The Roku Channel, Samsung TV Plus, and Xumo, and shows how the category combines linear channels with VOD libraries. It also describes how major media companies, device makers, and independent operators structure the ecosystem and monetize through advertising. The article notes the growth of FAST channels, the blending of viewing models, and the role of content rights and distribution partnerships in the category's expansion.
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