10 Free FAST Platforms to Light Up 2026 Without Subscriptions
This piece surveys 10 free ad-supported streaming (FAST) platforms for 2026, highlighting The Roku Channel, The Archive, Philo Free Channels, Prime Video's Free tier, Samsung TV Plus, TCL+, Plex, YOW.tv, Sling Freestream, and MyFree DIRECTV. They offer live channels and on-demand libraries with varying features—most have no subscription, some include DVR, device integration, and regional variations—so cord-cutters should try one platform for a week to see what surprises they find.