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Free ad-supported streaming television (FAST)

Definition

Streaming television offered without a subscription charge and funded by advertising, commonly through scheduled channels.

An example

A viewer watches a free scheduled cooking channel with ad breaks.

Why it matters

FAST is a business and distribution format; it is not the name of every ad-supported video service.

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