Live TV Channels
Getting your live TV channel up and running requires careful planning and execution of playout and scheduling. You need to ensure that your linear channel runs continuously without gaps, which involves managing a constant stream of content. Your job involves organizing and scheduling programs to maintain a consistent broadcast.
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Fox Roku Acquisition: What It Means for OTT Apps, Ad Revenue and Your 2027 TV Launch
Quick answer Quick answer: The Fox Roku acquisition is an announced, not yet closed, deal. Fox agreed on June 15, 2026, to buy Roku at about $22 billion in enterprise value, with closing expected in the first half of 2027 (Fox Corporation; Shacknews). No change to Roku’s app certification, inventory split or revenue share has…
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Live TV App License in India: Does TRAI’s ALTD Plan Apply to You?
Quick answer: You need a live TV app license in India only if your app aggregates and streams scheduled TV channels. On 26 October 2026, TRAI recommended that apps distributing linear channels over the internet, including FAST services, get central government authorization. Pure video-on-demand apps, broadcaster apps carrying only their own channels, and social media…
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Can a Satellite TV Channel Stream on an OTT App in India? The WAVES Case Explained
Quick answer: Yes, in most cases. The MIB told the TDSAT on 12 October 2026 that OTT platforms are governed by the IT Rules, 2021, not the 2022 satellite uplinking and downlinking guidelines. The open risk is for broadcasters: the guidelines limit who may receive their satellite decoders, so how the feed reaches the OTT…
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FAST Channel License India: TRAI ALTD Rules Explained
Quick answer: No. As of 12 October 2026, India has no FAST channel license in force. TRAI has finished consulting on rules for app-based linear TV, including FAST, but the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has not notified any rules. Until it does, FAST and OTT apps fall under the IT Rules, 2021. Source: TRAI…
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How to Get Your FAST Channel on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Tubi and Prime Video
Quick answer: A FAST channel (free ad-supported streaming television) is a linear, scheduled channel viewers watch for free in exchange for ads. To get one on Roku, Samsung TV Plus, Tubi or Prime Video you need a defined channel concept, a programming schedule, enough unique content depth, clean metadata, reliable 24/7 delivery, ad infrastructure —…
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What is RTMP and Why is it Important?
RTMP, or Real-Time Messaging Protocol, is the technology that carries your live video from a camera or encoder up to a streaming server. If you have ever wondered how a feed from OBS reaches an audience, RTMP is almost always the first step. We work with broadcasters and content owners every day, and this is…
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Live-to-VOD: Automatically Turning Live Streams Into On-Demand Video
Effortlessly convert live streams into on-demand videos with Flicknexs. Launch branded VOD/live apps on web, mobile & TV.
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How to Start an IPTV Business in 2026: Middleware, Licensing & Monetization
A practical 2026 guide to launching a legitimate IPTV business: licensing, middleware, EPG, delivery, apps and monetization — with an honest build-vs-buy comparison.
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News & Broadcast OTT Platform: 24/7 Linear Channels with Cloud Playout
Launch a news streaming platform with 24/7 linear channels and cloud playout. Honest build-vs-buy comparison, monetization options, and who should choose what.
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Fitness Streaming App: Launch an On-Demand & Live Workout OTT Platform
Launch a branded fitness streaming platform with on-demand and live workouts, subscriptions, and TV apps. Compare DIY vs white-label OTT and choose the right path.