TV channel guides

HLS vs DASH: both stream video in small chunks over HTTP. Compare device support, latency, and DRM, and see why FAST platforms ship HLS first in practice.

How many hours of content do I need for a FAST channel? Most launch with 20 to 50 hours. Here is the repeat math, scheduling tactics, and growth plan.

What a FAST channel earns: the CPM x impressions x fill rate math, realistic revenue ranges by audience size, what changes the numbers, and a worked example.

How to get on Amazon Fire TV Channels: who Amazon accepts, the onboarding path, technical requirements, timelines, and a faster way to launch.

How to get on LG Channels: what LG looks for, the distributor route, technical and content requirements, timelines, and a faster way to launch first.

How to get a channel on Pluto TV: how Pluto's curated partner model works, what they accept, requirements, timelines, and a faster way to start.

How to get a channel on Samsung TV Plus: who they accept, the distributor route, technical requirements, realistic timelines, and a faster path to launch.

How to get content on Tubi: licensing pitches, the Content Partner Portal, what Tubi accepts, linear channels, and a faster route for creators.

How to get a channel on Vizio WatchFree+: who Vizio partners with, the distributor route, content requirements, timelines, and a faster first step.

How to watch TV without cable: pair free streaming services with a one-time antenna, and add a paid live TV app only if live sports demand it.

OTT vs CTV explained: OTT is video delivered over the internet, CTV is the TV it plays on. Learn the difference and when each term is the right one to use.

Public domain content for FAST channels: what is genuinely public domain in the US, how to verify it, restoration work, and why PD-only channels struggle.