Enveu Media & OTT Glossary

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FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV)

FAST is a streaming model where users watch free, linear TV-like channels supported entirely by advertisements.

What is FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV)?

FAST is a streaming model where users watch free, linear TV-like channels supported entirely by advertisements.

Why FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) matters in OTT platforms

It affects how a streaming business earns revenue and retains subscribers, influencing ARPU, churn, and overall unit economics.

How FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) works in practice

FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) is a streaming model that delivers curated, linear TV-style channels over the internet without requiring a subscription. Viewers watch scheduled programming similar to traditional television, delivered through connected TVs, mobile apps, and web platforms.

Where you encounter FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV)

You’ll encounter it in subscription and billing flows, ad break configurations, revenue dashboards, and entitlement rules applied during playback.