Build and Launch Your Own FAST Channel

Turn Your Content Library into a 24/7 FAST Channel

A FAST channel delivers scheduled, linear programming over the internet, giving viewers a familiar television experience without requiring a paid subscription to watch ad-supported content.

Whether you own movies, television programs, documentaries, sports, gaming, lifestyle content, podcasts or other video programming, FAST Channels TV can help you explore how to turn your eligible content library into a continuous streaming channel.

A FAST channel can help you:

• Give existing content a new distribution opportunity.

• Build a dedicated channel around your brand, genre or audience.

• Create a scheduled, always-on viewing experience.

• Explore advertising-based revenue opportunities.

• Extend your content strategy to connected TVs and streaming platforms.

Content rights, programming availability, distribution agreements and monetization results depend on your specific project.

Managed FAST Channel Playout and Automation

FAST Channels TV provides the technology and services needed to create and operate a linear streaming channel. Our automated approach is designed to simplify channel launch and ongoing playout operations.

Depending on your selected service and configuration, capabilities may include:

• Channel creation and playout: Build a scheduled linear channel from your eligible video content.

• Programming automation: Organize content into a continuous channel schedule.

• Streaming infrastructure: Prepare and deliver your channel stream for supported distribution requirements.

• Server-side ad insertion (SSAI): Support advertising insertion through compatible technology and integrations.

• Ad technology and monetization: Explore ad-server and advertising operations options for your channel.

• Content delivery: Support delivery through the applicable content delivery infrastructure.

• Distribution readiness: Prepare your channel for potential distribution opportunities, subject to partner requirements and agreements.

Our platform uses industry-standard technology and can support integrations with leading streaming and advertising technology providers, depending on the selected configuration.

FAST Channel Pricing Starting at $250 per Month

Launching a FAST channel does not have to mean investing in your own playout infrastructure from the beginning.

FAST Channels TV offers managed playout plans starting at $250 per month, subject to the applicable plan terms and minimum guarantee arrangements.

Two commercial approaches may be available, depending on your project:

Managed Playout with Revenue Share

A managed service option for businesses looking for channel playout and advertising technology support within an agreed revenue-share arrangement.

Technology Licensing

A technology-focused option for businesses that prefer a licensing arrangement and wish to manage more of their own infrastructure and advertising technology.

The services included, technical responsibilities, minimum guarantees, advertising arrangements and commercial terms vary by plan. Contact us for current pricing and to identify the best fit for your channel.

Who Can Launch a FAST Channel?

Our FAST channel solutions can be relevant to a range of content and media businesses.

• Content owners and distributors: Create a dedicated linear channel from an eligible content library.

• Digital creators and influencers: Explore a scheduled TV-style experience built around existing programming.

• Broadcasters and media companies: Extend a content brand into additional streaming environments.

• Production companies and studios: Develop a channel around a catalogue, genre or audience.

• Sports and entertainment brands: Explore always-on programming built around eligible content.

• Streaming platforms and operators: Add channel services to a wider streaming strategy.

The right channel format depends on your content rights, library size, audience, target markets and distribution objectives.

From Channel Launch to Distribution

Creating the channel is the first step. You also need an appropriate distribution strategy to reach viewers.

FAST Channels TV can discuss your channel requirements, playout configuration, monetization options and potential distribution pathways. Availability on third-party streaming platforms is subject to their approval, technical specifications and commercial agreements.

If you operate an existing streaming service and want to add programming rather than create a new channel, explore our FAST channel catalogue and learn more about FAST channel distribution and licensing.

If you also want to build a branded streaming service, explore our white-label OTT apps and streaming platform solutions.

Ready to Build Your FAST Channel?

FAST Channels TV helps businesses explore the technology, playout and monetization options needed to launch a 24/7 FAST channel.