topic Re: FAST channels on Stream in Sky Stream

FAST channels on Stream

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:40:36 GMT

Do you think Sky will eventually integrate FAST channels within the stream EPG. Virgin have started to do this, there are about a dozen PLUTO channels integrated within Virgin stream EPG. FAST seems to be really taking off, SONY are launching 9 new FAST channels soon on Samsung and LG TV's. With demand 5 being integrated in to PLUTO this yea, will sky have to carry the PLUTO app to provide ch 5 on demand programming. Although I have noticed most of my CH 5 programmes within the playlist are now cloud recorded

Re: FAST channels on Stream

GD1 — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:01:04 GMT

@Anonymous Unlikley as this is a Sky platform not a Smart TV platform. The 2 shouldn't be mixed up.

Both Sky & Glass are pay tv setups so adding free ad supported channels would be a nightmare.

Given most people would be using a smart tv with these fast channel already there there really is no point replicating the same old on stream.

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:11:40 GMT

good points @GD1 however virgin media is a pay tv service too and FAST channels are integrated in to their EPG on V360 and stream boxes.

surely if there is a demand for these fast channels, Sky will have to review, the whole idea of glass/stream was everything in one box.

Re: FAST channels on Stream

GD1 — Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:12:55 GMT

@Anonymous Irrelevant, what VM do Sky doesn't need to copy.

In any event no one knows of Sky's future roadmap plans as they don't openly publish them, all answers are just guesswork.

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Nigelb1972 — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 06:44:02 GMT

I hope not because FAST channels are just a mechanic for flooding people with more adverts. We've got the FAST stuff on Samsung TV Plus and it's just channel after channel of out of order episodes, old films and generally poor quality content stuck in between adverts..

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:11:41 GMT

Look like sky have launched FAST channels then

Re: FAST channels on Stream

ScottishClaymore — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:19:24 GMT

I have more info on FAST channels on Xumo Play that they will be integrated into Sky Glass / Stream EPG Tv guide later this year

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Nigelb1972 — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:19:34 GMT

@Anonymous why? What's happened?

Re: FAST channels on Stream

ScottishClaymore — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:22:24 GMT

Google search Advanced Television it will give you all information what I have seen about it.

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Mister_Dalek — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:37:13 GMT

Info is here:

https://advanced-television.com/2024/07/30/sky-adds-new-channels-to-sky-glass-sky-stream/

Re: FAST channels on Stream

stereohaven — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:54:09 GMT

Sky announced it themselves today: https://www.skygroup.sky/en-gb/article/sky-adds-six-new-channels-to-sky-glass-and-sky-stream-for-no-extra-cost-

Will also come to Q in app only format at a later date. I'm not sure I see who FAST channels are for on the most expensive pay TV platform in the UK?

I get them on other services, but who exactly are these people watching Dog the Bounty Hunter 24 hours a day on the likes of Pluto and the other FAST services that already exist? 🤔

Re: FAST channels on Stream

TimmyBGood — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:09:41 GMT

@stereohaven

Ignore the quality, admire the width; )

Does however raise the intriguing possibility that Q could be repurposed for streaming-only in the absence of broadcast satellites...

Re: FAST channels on Stream

MarkGoldsmith — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:13:26 GMT

Its all part of the Xumo app which appeared today on Stream/Glass.

Re: FAST channels on Stream

stereohaven — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:15:31 GMT

@TimmyBGood wrote:

Ignore the quality, admire the width; )

🤣

Re: FAST channels on Stream

ScottishClaymore — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:15:50 GMT

I had Xumo Play app on my Sky Glass since yesterday

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Anonymous — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 16:51:00 GMT

It's already been stated that the channels will be integrated in to sky stream and glass epg this year, for now they are via the Xumo app. The app will launch on Sky Q later this year. The FAST channels are nowhere near as good as the ones on LG channels.

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Paul+Boland — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 14:13:43 GMT

Xumo Play App on Sky Glass/Sky Stream must be UK only as it's not showing on either in Republic of Ireland.

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Steve93 — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:02:04 GMT

What are FAST channels, does it mean they load faster, what is the point of them? Just wondering

Re: FAST channels on Stream

Nigelb1972 — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:09:54 GMT

F.A.S.T stands for Free Advertising Supported TV...

Basically, a load of channels grouped into a genre showing random shows...

For example, a paranormal channel would show older paranormal shows back to back. You might find ones such as 80's cop shows etc etc... no set program guide, just constant repeats with no skipable adverts

Re: FAST channels on Stream

lettice — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 18:12:47 GMT

Unlike the more traditional channels we have been used to, FAST channels are only delivered over broadband.

They are often built around a single show or theme.

The are normally accessed through a programme guide or often known as an EPG, either within an app or alongside a TV service broadcast channels.

The name stands for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television.

The channels are offered subscription-free and will,involve watching adverts before and during the programmes.