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FAST Channel Growth Rate Slows In U.S. As Sector Matures, But New Report Still Finds An Array Of Almost 2,000 Unique Outlets


Free, ad-supported streaming television, aka FAST, is slowing in the U.S., but a new report has nevertheless identified 1,943 unique channels.

EXCLUSIVE: The growth rate of free, ad-supported streaming television [FAST] is slowing in the U.S., but a new report has still identified 1,943 unique offerings. Gavin Bridge, a longtime researcher and writer focused on FAST, said the overall tally as of this month rose 13% from May 2023 and 47% from May 2022. Court TV is operated by Scripps; Forensic Files and Unsolved Mysteries by FilmRise; Game Show Central by Sony Pictures and LOL!

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