DirecTV to Launch Free Ad-Supported Streaming Service
MyFree DirecTV will debut on November 15, offering curated channels and on-demand content without subscription fees.
- DirecTV's new service, MyFree DirecTV, aims to capture the growing market for free ad-supported television (FAST) channels.
- The platform will feature curated channels and an extensive on-demand library, accessible on mobile devices, smart TVs, and streaming devices.
- Kent Rees, former Sling TV executive, will lead the MyFree DirecTV project as general manager.
- Advertisers are expected to benefit from targeted ad solutions as the service integrates DirecTV's Your TV content aggregation feature.
- DirecTV's move into the FAST market aligns with its strategy to expand audience reach and offer more flexible viewing options.