When you think of free streaming apps, some of the big players that probably come to mind are The Roku Channel (aff), Pluto TV, and Tubi. And while I enjoy using all three thanks to their thousands of free movies and TV shows, along with hundreds of live TV channels, one of my favorite free streaming apps lately has actually been Plex.
While Plex is best known as an app that helps you host and organize your own media server, one of the other tricks it has up its sleeve is that it’s also become a surprisingly large free streaming service. Plex started down that path back in 2019, and since then, it has added thousands of free movies and TV shows to stream, along with more than 600 FAST (free ad-supported TV) channels.
And just like The Roku Channel (aff), Plex is constantly expanding its lineup. To kick off June, it’s doing exactly that by adding 15 new live TV channels that you can stream entirely for free (via Cord Cutter News).
QuizFree streaming channels trivia
Trivia challenge
From Tubi to Pluto TV â how well do you know the world of free, ad-supported streaming?
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Which major media company acquired Tubi in 2020?
Correct! Fox Corporation acquired Tubi in April 2020 for approximately $440 million. The deal gave Fox a major foothold in the ad-supported streaming space without launching a subscription service.
Not quite â Tubi was acquired by Fox Corporation in 2020 for around $440 million. It remains one of the largest acquisitions in the free streaming world, giving Fox a strong presence in FAST (Free Ad-Supported TV).
What does the ‘FAST’ in FAST channels stand for?
Correct! FAST stands for Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television. Services like Pluto TV, Tubi, and…