Curiosity’s Global Reach Grows With Key FAST Launches Across Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo, and More
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) announced a significant expansion of its Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television (FAST) presence through new channel launches on major platforms including Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo, and STARZ ON. The company's flagship FAST channel, Curiosity Now, offers content ranging from history and science to technology and lifestyle.
The expansion includes notable launches: Curiosity Now on Fubo's Pro Base Plan, Sky Stream and Sky Glass in the UK, Xumo Play, STARZ ON across 19 MENA countries, and MyFreeDirecTV. This growth follows successful launches earlier this year on Vizio, Samsung TV+, LG, and Rakuten across multiple regions. Curiosity's distribution network now spans over 100 platforms across audio and visual media.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) ha annunciato un'espansione significativa della sua presenza nella televisione in streaming gratuita supportata da pubblicità (FAST) attraverso il lancio di nuovi canali su piattaforme importanti, tra cui Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo e STARZ ON. Il canale FAST di punta dell'azienda, Curiosity Now, offre contenuti che spaziano dalla storia e dalla scienza alla tecnologia e allo stile di vita.
L'espansione include lanci notevoli: Curiosity Now sul Pro Base Plan di Fubo, Sky Stream e Sky Glass nel Regno Unito, Xumo Play, STARZ ON in 19 paesi della regione MENA e MyFreeDirecTV. Questa crescita segue i lanci di successo all'inizio di quest'anno su Vizio, Samsung TV+, LG e Rakuten in diverse regioni. La rete di distribuzione di Curiosity ora abbraccia oltre 100 piattaforme nei media audio e visivi.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) anunció una expansión significativa de su presencia en la televisión en streaming gratuita respaldada por anuncios (FAST) a través de nuevos lanzamientos de canales en plataformas importantes, incluyendo Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo y STARZ ON. El canal FAST insignia de la empresa, Curiosity Now, ofrece contenido que abarca desde la historia y la ciencia hasta la tecnología y el estilo de vida.
La expansión incluye lanzamientos notables: Curiosity Now en el Pro Base Plan de Fubo, Sky Stream y Sky Glass en el Reino Unido, Xumo Play, STARZ ON en 19 países de la región MENA y MyFreeDirecTV. Este crecimiento sigue a lanzamientos exitosos a principios de este año en Vizio, Samsung TV+, LG y Rakuten en múltiples regiones. La red de distribución de Curiosity ahora abarca más de 100 plataformas en los medios de audio y visuales.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI)는 Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo, STARZ ON을 포함한 주요 플랫폼에서 새로운 채널을 론칭하여 광고 지원 무료 스트리밍 TV(FAST) 존재를 크게 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 회사의 주요 FAST 채널인 Curiosity Now는 역사, 과학, 기술 및 라이프스타일에 이르는 다양한 콘텐츠를 제공합니다.
이번 확장에는 Fubo의 Pro Base Plan, 영국의 Sky Stream 및 Sky Glass, Xumo Play, MENA 지역의 19개국에서 방송되는 STARZ ON, MyFreeDirecTV에서 Curiosity Now의 주목할 만한 론칭이 포함됩니다. 이러한 성장은 올해 초 Vizio, Samsung TV+, LG 및 Rakuten에서의 성공적인 론칭에 이어 이루어졌습니다. Curiosity의 배급 네트워크는 이제 오디오 및 비주얼 미디어를 아우르는 100개 이상의 플랫폼에 걸쳐 있습니다.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) a annoncé une expansion significative de sa présence dans la télévision en streaming gratuite soutenue par la publicité (FAST) grâce à de nouveaux lancements de chaînes sur des plateformes majeures, notamment Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo et STARZ ON. La chaîne FAST phare de l'entreprise, Curiosity Now, propose des contenus allant de l'histoire et de la science à la technologie et au style de vie.
Cette expansion inclut des lancements notables : Curiosity Now sur le Pro Base Plan de Fubo, Sky Stream et Sky Glass au Royaume-Uni, Xumo Play, STARZ ON dans 19 pays de la région MENA et MyFreeDirecTV. Cette croissance fait suite à des lancements réussis plus tôt cette année sur Vizio, Samsung TV+, LG et Rakuten dans plusieurs régions. Le réseau de distribution de Curiosity couvre désormais plus de 100 plateformes dans les médias audio et visuels.
Curiosity Inc. (NASDAQ: CURI) hat eine bedeutende Erweiterung seiner Präsenz im Bereich der werbefinanzierten Streaming-Fernsehprogramme (FAST) durch neue Kanalstarts auf wichtigen Plattformen wie Fubo, DirecTV, Sky UK, Xumo und STARZ ON angekündigt. Der führende FAST-Kanal des Unternehmens, Curiosity Now, bietet Inhalte, die von Geschichte und Wissenschaft bis hin zu Technologie und Lifestyle reichen.
Die Expansion umfasst bemerkenswerte Starts: Curiosity Now im Pro Base Plan von Fubo, Sky Stream und Sky Glass im Vereinigten Königreich, Xumo Play, STARZ ON in 19 Ländern des MENA-Raums und MyFreeDirecTV. Dieses Wachstum folgt auf erfolgreiche Starts Anfang dieses Jahres auf Vizio, Samsung TV+, LG und Rakuten in verschiedenen Regionen. Das Vertriebsnetz von Curiosity erstreckt sich nun über mehr als 100 Plattformen in den Bereichen Audio und visuelle Medien.
- Significant expansion of distribution network to over 100 platforms
- Strategic partnerships with major streaming platforms across multiple regions
- Revenue stream diversification through FAST channel expansion
- Enhanced market presence in 19 MENA countries through STARZ ON partnership
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Insights
The expansion of Curiosity's FAST channels across major platforms like Fubo, DirecTV and Sky UK represents a strategic pivot towards ad-supported streaming, but the immediate revenue impact remains uncertain given CURI's small market cap of
The partnership with Sky UK, part of Comcast, is particularly noteworthy as it provides access to the lucrative European market. The MENA region expansion through STARZ ON adds 163 million potential customers, though monetization in these markets typically yields lower returns. The multi-platform approach across 100+ platforms demonstrates strong execution of a volume-based strategy, but profitability metrics will be important to watch.
For retail investors, while these distribution deals expand reach, the key focus should be on whether this translates to meaningful revenue growth and improved margins in upcoming quarters. The FAST market is increasingly crowded and content costs remain a significant factor in profitability.
The timing of Curiosity's FAST expansion aligns with broader industry shifts toward ad-supported models, as seen with Netflix and Disney+ introducing ad tiers. The company's focus on factual content provides a differentiated offering in a crowded market, particularly appealing to advertisers seeking brand-safe environments.
The multi-territory rollout across premium platforms like Fubo's Pro Base Plan and Sky Glass indicates strong platform acceptance, though revenue sharing agreements in FAST channels typically favor the platform providers. The strategy of maintaining multiple distribution models (FAST, SVOD, linear) helps hedge against market shifts but increases operational complexity.
The challenge lies in content monetization efficiency - while FAST channels require less direct consumer marketing, they need significant viewership to generate meaningful ad revenue. The current market cap suggests investors remain cautious about near-term profitability despite the expanded distribution footprint.
Curiosity Now, Curiosity's flagship FAST channel, launches across Fubo, Xumo, Sky
Curiosity Now, the media company’s flagship FAST channel, offers classic Curiosity content stacked for optimal binge-watching in a brand-safe environment for the entire family. Viewers get a diverse mix of content ranging from history and science to technology and lifestyle with a focus on high-quality films, series, and specials.
Among the recent launches:
- Curiosity Now is now available in Fubo’s Pro Base Plan as well as the free tier. Fubo viewers already have access to Curiosity’s premium pay TV linear channel Curiosity Channel and the flagship SVOD add-on Curiosity Stream.
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UK , Curiosity is teaming with SkyUK to bring Curiosity Now to Sky Stream and Sky Glass, the FAST service for Sky customers. Sky is one of Europe’s leading media and entertainment companies, part of Comcast Corporation. - Curiosity Now launched this week on Xumo Play. Xumo Play anchors the free content offering on Xumo devices and is also available on the major streaming platforms.
- In 19 countries across the MENA region, Curiosity Now is available on STARZ ON, the free-to-watch streaming platform launched by evision, part of e&, a global technology group with over 163 million customers.
- And Curiosity Now is among the inaugural channels on MyFreeDirecTV. The largest satellite TV provider in the US launched its new FAST service in November with more than 70 curated channels and an on-demand library.
“Curiosity’s ability to build strong, scalable partnerships with major platforms and distributors positions us to take full advantage of the trends in consumer demand,” said Jay Sodha, VP of Business Development and Partnerships at Curiosity. “FAST channels represent a key component of the current media landscape, and we’re excited to build on our momentum with a commitment to investing in this growing market in 2025.”
Boosting audience engagement and attracting new advertising partnerships, Curiosity’s distribution network covers more than 100 platforms across audio and visual media. The recent FAST launches represent the latest in a series of successful deals and new partnerships for Curiosity globally this year including FAST channel launches in
About Curiosity Inc.
Curiosity Inc. is the entertainment brand for people who want to know more. The global media company is home to award-winning original and curated factual films, shows, and series covering science, nature, history, technology, society, and lifestyle. With millions of subscribers worldwide and thousands of titles, the company operates the flagship Curiosity Stream SVOD service, available in more than 175 countries worldwide; Curiosity Channel, the linear television channel available via global distribution partners; Curiosity University, featuring talks from the best professors at the world's most renowned universities as well as courses, short and long-form videos, and podcasts; Curiosity Now, Curiosity Español, and other free, ad-supported channels; Curiosity Audio Network, with original content and podcasts; and Curiosity Studios, which oversees original programming. Curiosity Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of CuriosityStream Inc. (Nasdaq: CURI). For more information, visit CuriosityStream.com.
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Vanessa Gillon
Curiosity Inc.
vanessa.gillon@curiositystream.com
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