OUTtv launches FAST channel on Freeview UK

OUTtv, the LGBTQ+ streaming service, is continuing to expand its UK footprint with the launch of its FAST channel, OUTflix Proud. on Freeview in the UK. Freeview audiences can now watch OUTflix’s signature mix of LGBTQ+ original series, reality shows, documentaries, and feature films without a subscription, as part of Freeview’s line-up.

Originally a broadcast-only service delivered by aerial, Freeview also offers FAST channels in the hybrid-streaming section facilitated by Global Distribution Services and powered by the SSAI and Consent Management Platform (CMP) allowing higher value programmatic advertising.

Brad Danks, CEO of OUTtv, commented: “Launching OUTflix Proud on Freeview is a major step forward in our mission to make LGBTQ+ stories more accessible to viewers around the world. The UK is a key market for us with an audience looking for life-affirming queer content as well as a talented pool of LGBTQ+ creatives. Freeview’s reach across the UK gives us an incredible opportunity to extend our footprint in the region and introduce viewers who are eager for authentic, queer-led content to our programming.”

Tanya Kronfli, founder and CEO of Global Distribution Services, added: “We are incredibly proud to launch OUTflix Proud, the first LGBTQ+ channel on Freeview UK, during Pride Month — a time that celebrates visibility, equality, and love in all its forms. This channel represents a bold step forward in inclusive broadcasting, offering a vibrant platform for authentic stories, diverse voices, and powerful representation. At Global Distribution Services, we believe in the transformative power of media, and with OUTflix Proud, we are honoring that belief by making queer stories accessible to every home in the UK.”

This launch builds on OUTtv’s recent international expansion, including new partnerships in the US, APAC and across Europe. The addition of OUTflix Proud to Freeview solidifies the company’s presence in the UK and signals a growing demand for LGBTQ+ representation in mainstream broadcast spaces. OUTflix Proud is also available on Netgem, Rewarded TV and Channelbox in the UK, and OUTflix’s SVoD service is available in UK via OUTflix.com and the OUTflix Apple TV Channel.