Talkie Fiber Expands Watchie TV with New ISP Partner, Sigma WIFI
Maryland, USA – February 10th, 2025 – Since its launch in November 2024, Watchie TV, Talkie Fiber’s Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) service, has been gaining traction across Maryland. The platform continues to grow its audience and attract new ISP and content partners, extending its reach beyond Talkie Fiber’s own service area.
The latest ISP to join the Watchie TV consortium is Sigma WIFI, a Texas-based internet service provider. Through this partnership, Sigma WIFI will deploy Watchie TV’s streaming apps to its users across Texas, providing them with a high-quality, no-cost TV option.
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What to expect from FAST in 2025
Last year brought big changes to the streaming industry—from major mergers to shifting viewer habits—with last year’s ‘What to Expect’ report predictions of seeing more niche content, greater sports coverage and significant advancements in user experience all proving to be spot on.
Now, it seems ad-supported streaming is set to dominate the spotlight once again, drawing even more attention and bringing additional opportunities across the industry.
The rapid growth of FAST channels in 2024 shows no signs of slowing, with ad-supported streaming set to dominate as its popularity rises worldwide and the gap between ad-supported and ad-free tiers widens. But with the space evolving so quickly, one question lingers: how long can this momentum last?
Below, Russell Foy, FAST Channels TV CEO, provides invaluable insight into the future of FAST. So, what can we expect from the next 12 months?
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GET AFTER IT MEDIA PARTNERS WITH THE FAST CHANNELS TV TO AIR THE LONG BELOVED ORIGINAL HOSPITAL SOAP OPERA, THE DOCTORS
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (December 16, 2024) - Chattanooga, Tenn.-based Get After It Media is thrilled to announce a partnership with FAST Channels TV to officially launch a new channel dedicated to the long beloved original hospital soap opera, The Doctors. Set in Hope Memorial Hospital in the fictional New England city of Madison, The Doctors follows the hospital's Chief of Staff Dr. Matthew Powers (James Pritchett) and his dedicated team. The soap opera ran for 19 years, spanned 5,280 episodes, and won several Daytime Emmy Awards including Outstanding Drama Series (1971, 1972 and 1974), Lead Actor (James Pritchett, 1978), and Lead Actress (Elizabeth Hubbard, 1974).
On the new channel, available now on Watchie TV (select “watch now”), Roku, Android and Android TV, Amazon FIRE, ios and Apple TV, and more, six-hour strips featuring 12 episodes of the series will air each day, giving soap opera fans peak binge-viewing opportunities.
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FAST FAQs: A Guide to Ad Revenue and Monetization
The rise of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) has opened a new frontier for content owners to monetize their libraries. By offering viewers free content and generating revenue through ads, FAST channels have become a lucrative business model. This article addresses the most frequently asked questions about how FAST channels generate revenue, control ads, and maximize earnings.
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FAST Channels TV to Launch Inside Investigations, a New Ad-Supported Streaming Channel Designed to Help Safeguard Consumers
Consumer Crusaders, along with its primary media brand - TrustDALE, has announced a collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce its latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel branded Inside Investigations, to audiences worldwide.
Inside Investigations has a growing roster of original programs currently in production including the channel’s flagship Inside Investigations series that follows renowned consumer investigator, Dale Cardwell, and the TrustDALE team as they travel the country to uncover consumer scams and fraud that impact our everyday lives. Additional original series featured on the channel include “This Can Happen To You” and “Consumer News We Can Use” all developed to help consumers become safe and savvy.
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FAST FAQs: Managing a FAST Channel
The rise of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels has revolutionized the way audiences consume content, providing a wealth of opportunities for content owners and broadcasters.
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SPANGLISH MOVIES Teams Up with FAST Channels TV to Launch 2 New Ad-Supported Streaming Platforms Catering to US Hispanic and DEI Audiences.
SPANGLISH MOVIES, a leader in bringing Spanish-language films to U.S. theaters, is excited to announce a powerful partnership with FAST Channels TV to launch two new streaming platforms that bring a diverse range of voices and stories to Hispanic and DEI communities. FLOUtv is dedicated to first and second-generation Puerto Rican, Dominican, and Cuban audiences in the U.S. and beyond, offering them a connection to home and culture.
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Comercio TV Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch Ad-Supported Financial News and Educational Streaming Channel for Spanish-Speaking Audiences
Comercio TV, the premier Spanish-language financial news network, is thrilled to announce a partnership with FAST Channels TV to bring its unique programming to a global audience through a new FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel
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Talkie Fiber Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch Watchie TV, a New Ad-Supported Streaming Platform, and Seeks ISP/Telco/Cable Partners for Broader Deployment
In collaboration with FAST Channels TV, Talkie Fiber has developed Watchie TV, a full-featured ad-supported streaming platform with a diverse content lineup that includes over 100 linear channels and 2,000+ AVOD (Ad-Supported Video on Demand) titles
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FAST FAQs: Launching a FAST Channel
Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) has emerged as a game-changing opportunity for content owners to monetize their libraries while reaching a global audience
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American Cinema Inspires Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch ACI On The Go
American Cinema Inspires Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch ACI On The Go, a New Ad-Supported Streaming Channel Showcasing uplifting films that are perfect for your family to sit down and watch together.
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Rhebus TV Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch Fancy A Movie, a New Ad-Supported Streaming Channel Showcasing independent films and filmmakers.
Rhebus TV, the creative force behind the Fancy A Movie channel, is excited to announce its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce their latest venture, a FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV) channel, to audiences worldwide.
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The Unstoppable Rise of AI in Streaming
In the era of technological disruption, few industries have escaped the influence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) – and the streaming-verse is no exception.
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Mental Health Television Network (MHTN) Partners with FAST Channels TV to Launch Ad-Supported Streaming Channel
[Toronto, Canada, July 17, 2024] – Mental Health Television Network (MHTN), a leading provider of mental health content, is excited to announce its collaboration with FAST Channels TV to introduce a new free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) channel dedicated to mental well-being, personal growth, and self-discovery.
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Music Boom for FAST
The entertainment landscape has witnessed a remarkable resurgence of music-based TV in recent years, with FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) capturing the attention of diverse audiences globally and triggering tremendous growth in the music TV space.
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NAB 2024 Show Review & the Future of Streaming
A lively NAB once again underscored that progress in media and entertainment shows no signs of slowing, with AI and cloud integration, tech innovation and personalization taking center stage.
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TrueTVplus Revolutionizes FAST Market, Empowering Content Owners to Flourish
NAB, Las Vegas – April 15, 2024 – TrueTVplus, an industry leader in Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST), is spearheading innovation with the launch of their free ad-supported consumer Apps, paving the way for content owners to thrive in the rapidly evolving streaming landscape.
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Leveraging Niche Content
In the ever-evolving landscape of streaming media, niche content has emerged as a dominant force, reshaping the way audiences consume entertainment and presenting lucrative opportunities for content owners and creators.
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Sports score big with FAST Channels
Sports score big with FAST Channels
Online streaming platforms have revolutionized the way we consume media, offering a diverse array of content at our fingertips. Among the most recent phenomena within this realm is the emergence of Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV (FAST) channels, heralding a new era of accessible and on-demand entertainment.
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New FAST Ad-Supported Channel Launched for Must-See MoviES!
Must See MoviES! provides access to a catalog featuring the best independent Spanish-language films in the industry, offering high-quality, curated Spanish and Latin-American Movies for free with ads. The channel showcases films that have garnered acclaim at world-renowned festivals and received praise from both audiences and critics alike—a must-watch for Spanish cinema enthusiasts!
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