Glossary

AVOD — Ad-Supported Video On Demand

Free on-demand content paid for with advertising

Examples: Disney+, HBO max, Netflix, Paramount+, Peacock

FAST — Free Ad-Supported Streaming TV

Free guided or on-demand content paid for with advertising

OTA — Over the Air Broadcast TV

Streaming content over the air via antenna

OTT — Over-the-Top

Streaming content directly over the internet, bypassing traditional cable/satellite

PPV — Transactional Video On Demand

Transactional Video On Demand

SVOD — Subscription Video On Demand

On-demand subscription video service

TVOD — Transactional Video On Demand

Transactional Video On Demand

vMVPD — Virtual Multichannel Video Programming Distributor

Subscription guided TV service with multiple channels or networks

VOD — Video on Demand

On-demand playback of video