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CarbonTV partners with FAST Channels TV to launch No Limits channel

CarbonTV, the distribution network for No Limits, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. No Limits is the newest addition to the FAST channel lineup. Join host Brian Spicer, along with a passionate crew of experts, as they pursue […]

September 9, 2025

Unified Streaming powers ITV’s FAST channels

ITV, the British media and broadcasting company, is now using Unified Virtual Channel from Unified Streaming to stream its FAST channels. Unified Virtual Channel is a software-only solution that turns existing VoD assets, aka catalogue or archive content, into new live, linear streams. Mimicking the feel and familiarity of traditional broadcast television, the tech enables […]

September 9, 2025

MPs to quiz BBC leadership

The Culture, Media and Sport Committee of the UK House of Commons is to hold an evidence session on the work of the BBC. Director-General Tim Davie and Chair Samir Shah will appear before the Committee on September 9th. Areas of questioning are likely to include workplace culture and editorial standards. The pair are expected […]

September 5, 2025By Colin Mann

Vodafone Spain partners with The Channel Store

Vodafone has partnered with The Channel Store, a European specialist in video and advertising solutions for telecom operators, as its technology provider, exclusive aggregator and advertising monetisation partner for its new FAST channel offering across all its 4K set-top boxes, including the latest Android TV-based model and previous generations. The Channel Store manages more than […]

September 5, 2025From David Del Valle in Madrid

Fremantle launches America’s Got Talent FAST channel

In celebration of the 20-year history of America’s Got Talent, and with the Season 20 live shows currently underway on NBC in the US, Fremantle has announced the company has rolled out an America’s Got Talent FAST channel, offering fans a dedicated space to relive two decades of moments.  The new channel will showcase the […]

September 5, 2025

Freely surpasses half a million weekly users

Everyone TV has announced that Freely – the free streaming service formed via a strategic partnership between the UK’s main public service broadcasters (PSBs) – has reached over half a million weekly users. Data also reveals that younger audiences are the early adopters of Freely, with the largest proportion of users aged 16-34 years. To […]

September 4, 2025

iKO Media Group launches The FAST Track

iKO Media Group (iKOMG), a specialist in satellite, cloud, and OTT services, has announced the launch of The FAST Track, a fully integrated, platform-agnostic framework that changes how FAST channels are delivered, monetised and experienced worldwide. The FAST Track is a managed, end-to-end service suite covering content aggregation, encoding, ad decisioning, playout, multi-platform delivery, and […]

September 3, 2025

DAZN signs global free broadcast deal with TCR Europe

DAZN, the sports streaming platform, has struck a deal with TCR Europe, the European touring car championship, to stream the series globally for free. The 2025 season marks the competition’s tenth anniversary. Under the agreement with DAZN, TCR Europe will be available on all connected devices, including Smart TVs, tablets, smartphones, and gaming consoles. The series […]

September 2, 2025By Nik Roseveare

spot on news partners with FAST Channels TV

spot on news GmbH, the leading digital news agency for entertainment and lifestyle from Germany, has announced its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide. spot on news is the latest addition to the FAST channel lineup, offering authentic, up-to-date news clips […]

September 2, 2025

Roku launching FAST channel offering in UK

Roku is launching its first FAST channels on the Roku platform in the UK. Rolling out in October. An offering of 40 FAST channels will provide viewers a variety of 24/7 streaming – available at no cost across all new and existing Roku devices. The launch builds on Roku’s successful rollout of FAST channels in […]

September 1, 2025By Nik Roseveare