Samsung TV Plus says it is now the top provider of free, ad-supported TV (FAST) channels, with nearly 700 channels now streaming in the U.S.
The TV programming arm of the South Korean electronics giant has been a major player in the FAST marketplace for years, aiming to leverage Samsung’s position as the No. 1 maker of smart-TVs. Vizio, now owned by Walmart, along with TV makers like LG and TCL are also pursuing FAST. Roku licenses its operating system to TV makers, and Amazon is another FAST force via its Fire TVs and connected devices.
Of the almost 700 Samsung FAST channels, about 100 are exclusive, the company says, including offerings like...
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