Frndly TV

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Frndly TV
File:Frndly TV Service Logo.png
FoundedOctober 1, 2019
HeadquartersDenver, Colorado, U.S.
Founder(s)Bassil El-Khatib, Michael McKenna, Andy Karofsky, Mike McClain[1]
IndustryPay television
ServicesStreaming television
URLfrndlytv.com
UsersIncrease 500,000 subscribers (as of May 25, 2021)[2]

Frndly TV is an American streaming television service that offers live TV, on demand video and cloud-based DVR[3] for over 40 live television networks.[4] Frndly TV curates a channel lineup with a focus on being family-friendly,[5] and includes U.S. networks Hallmark Channel,[6] The Weather Channel, Curiosity Stream, A&E, History, Lifetime, MeTV, Story Television, and Up TV.[7]

History

In October 2019, a group of former Dish executives[8] launched Frndly TV with 12 live TV channels,[9] including Hallmark Channel, The Weather Channel, and Outdoor Channel.[10] At launch the service was available via TVs, computers, tablets, and phones.

In December 2019, TechHive awarded Frndly TV runner-up for the best new service of 2019.[11]

In March 2020, Frndly TV added Curiosity Stream[12] and INSP,[13] bringing the live TV channel count to 15.

In March 2021, Frndly TV announced the addition of Dove Channel, via a deal with Cinedigm Networks.[8]

In April 2021, Frndly TV added BYU TV to its channel lineup.[14]

In June 2021, Frndly TV added two new channels owned by Allen Media Group: Recipe.TV and Local Now.[15]

In July 2021, Frndly TV added getTV in distribution agreement with Sony Pictures Television;[4] FETV (Family Entertainment Television) was also added.[16]

In August 2021, Circle was added.[17]

In October 2021, Hallmark Movies Now was made available as an add on to the service. [18] Frndly TV and GAC Media reached an agreement to add GAC Media channels, GAC Living and GAC Family, to the service.[19]

In November 2021, Frndly TV and A&E Networks reached a deal to add A&E’s portfolio of channels such as A&E, History, and Lifetime to the streaming service on November 18, 2021. With the addition, the price of the service went up for the first time.[20]

In January 2022, FMC (Family Movie Classics) channel was added to the service.[21]

In March 2022, Frndly TV announced a multi-year agreement with Weigel Broadcasting to bring five national TV networks to its lineup: MeTV, Heroes & Icons, Decades, Story Television, and Start TV. This made Frndly TV the first live TV streaming service to carry all five of the networks.[22]

In June 2022, Frnly TV announced the addition of 3 new channels: Movies!, Dove Movies, and Crime & Investigation.[23] This bringing the live TV channel count to over 40 channels.

References

  1. ^ "Dove Channel Joins Frndly TV's Profitable vMVPD Offering". Broadcasting Cable. 22 March 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  2. ^ "This streaming service is for cord-cutters in Middle America". Los Angeles Times. 25 May 2021. Retrieved 2021-06-21.
  3. ^ October 2019, Michael Balderston 01 (October 2019). "Frndly TV Streaming Service Launches for Families". TVTechnology. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  4. ^ a b Lafayette, Jon (8 July 2021). "Frndly TV Adds GetTV to Streaming Lineup". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ Baumgartner, Jeff (2019-08-23). "Frndly TV Seeks Subs in an Unfriendly Pay-TV World". Light Reading. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  6. ^ Elliott, Megan (2019-11-02). "This New Streaming Service Lets You Watch the Hallmark Channel for Just $5.99/Month". Showbiz Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  7. ^ "4 Things to Know Before You Sign Up for Frndly TV". Clark Howard. 2019-12-20. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  8. ^ a b Lafayette, Jon (22 March 2021). "Dove Channel Joins Frndly TV's Profitable vMVPD Offering". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Gurwin, Jason. "Former Sling TV Exec Launches Frndly TV with 12 Live Channels Including Hallmark, GSN, & The Weather Channel Starting At Just $5.99". The Streamable. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  10. ^ Newman, Jared (2019-08-22). "Frndly TV: A cheap way to get Hallmark Channel, Weather Channel and more without cable". TechHive. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  11. ^ "The 2019 cord-cutter awards: Best devices, services and innovations". TechHive. 2019-12-26. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  12. ^ "The Live TV Streaming Service Frndly Adds CuriosityStream". Cord Cutters News. 2020-03-04. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  13. ^ "Frndly TV Has Added INSP to Its Lineup". Cord Cutters News. 2020-04-18. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  14. ^ Lafayette, Jon (15 April 2021). "Frndly TV Adds BYUtv to Streaming Channel Lineup". Broadcasting Cable. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  15. ^ King, Michael. "Frndly TV Adds Two Free Channels From Weather Channel's Parent, Allen Media". The Streamable. Retrieved 2021-07-09.
  16. ^ "FETV (Family Entertainment Television) Joins Frndly TV Lineup". Broadcasting Cable. 15 April 2021. Retrieved 2021-07-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ^ "Frndly TV Adds Circle, Free Country Music & Lifestyle Network".
  18. ^ "Frndly TV is Adding a Hallmark Movies Now Add-On on October 1". Cord Cutters News. 2021-09-30. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  19. ^ "Frndly TV Will Add GAC Channels on October 19". Cord Cutters News. 2021-10-15. Retrieved 2021-10-15.
  20. ^ "Frndly TV Will Add A&E Channels & Raise Price to $6.99/Month". Cord Cutters News. 2021-11-10. Retrieved 2021-11-10.
  21. ^ "Frndly TV Adds FMC to Channel Lineup". Cord Cutters News. 2022-01-12. Retrieved 2022-01-13.
  22. ^ "Frndly TV Will Add Five New Channels to Its Live Streaming Lineup". Cord Cutters News. 2022-03-28. Retrieved 2022-03-28.
  23. ^ "What channels does Frndly TV offer?". HELP CENTER. Retrieved 2022-06-14.
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