VIP+ Analysis: Channels native to other countries are rapidly climbing in FAST, as distributors target fans and expats seeking global fare.
But there’s a third category of channels that needs considering alongside those two:These are channels that originate from abroad and are in a language other than Spanish or English. As detailed in the latest incarnation of VIP+’s data-filled “” special report, these channels cross all genres, from global news to true crime to drama.
It is also a quickly growing space. There were 39 international FAST channels available in the U.S. at the beginning of the year, and that figure has now grown almost threefold, to 116. , which went from having 8 international channels in January to 94 in August. The majority of those are satellite livestreams from MENA, Pakistan and India, and 83 of them are only available on Freestream.
The majority of FAST platforms do carry at least one international channel, with content from Africa or Korea the most popular. Of the major platforms tracked by VIP+, just Google TV, Redbox and Tubi have no international channels. Plex, Local Now and Roku all have considerable offerings, with Xumo Play and LG Channels also offering a decent selection.
The most distributed channels list is dominated by those featuring Korean content. Korean entertainment companies like
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