DirecTV is trying to give Pluto TV and Tubi a run for their money with MyFree DirecTV, a new FAST service launching in November.
The number of free, ad-supported streaming TV services might eventually overtake the paid ones. To that point, DirecTV announced this week that it plans to launch its own dedicated FAST service, dubbed MyFree DirecTV, on November 15, 2024. According to DirecTV's announcement, the new service 'will provide viewers with direct access to curated FAST Channel content and an extensive On-Demand library.' The company will also add more channels to the service throughout 2025 and beyond.
MyFree DirecTV will also feature Lionsgate’s MovieSphere FAST channel, which shows movies like Ender's Game, Source Code, and Booksmart. DirecTV will also integrate its Your TV interface into MyFree. Your TV launched earlier this year and merges your selected favorite content with the most watched content on the service. That way, you won't have to go searching every time you use the app.
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