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FAST Services Surge: 15% Choose Ads Over Netflix

9/18/2025

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Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services are gaining traction in the market.
A survey reveals 15% of U.S. respondents prefer FAST services over major platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
FAST channels, including Tubi and Roku, now have higher viewership than Peacock and HBO Max.
ZTE Corporation is introducing a FAST solution in Indonesia, collaborating with MyRepublic and MetaX.
Thema is launching 15 FAST channels in India and syndicating content in Mongolia, reflecting a shift towards ad-supported models in emerging markets.

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Story summary

Free ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) services are gaining traction in the market.
A survey reveals 15% of U.S. respondents prefer FAST services over major platforms like Netflix and Disney+.
FAST channels, including Tubi and Roku, now have higher viewership than Peacock and HBO Max.
ZTE Corporation is introducing a FAST solution in Indonesia, collaborating with MyRepublic and MetaX.
Thema is launching 15 FAST channels in India and syndicating content in Mongolia, reflecting a shift towards ad-supported models in emerging markets.