FAST

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Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television — free live and on-demand channels.

Explanation

FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) refers to streaming services that offer free live channel-style viewing supported by advertising. Unlike AVOD, FAST mimics the linear TV experience with scheduled programming. Pluto TV, Tubi (linear channels), and Samsung TV+ are leading FAST platforms.

Related Terms

AVODAdvertising-based Video on Demand —...SVODSubscription Video on Demand —...OTTOver-the-Top — content delivered via...Linear TVTraditional scheduled broadcast or cable...

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Last updated: March 2026