FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) did not get an easy ride at Connected TV World Summit 2026. Part of that may come down to geography. CTVWS skews UK and European market trends, while FAST remains heavily US-centric—despite years of claims from vendors that Europe is on the cusp of US-grade FAST greatness (see our separate take on Amagi’s latest FAST data). Belgian operator Telenet, part of Liberty Global, was the most dismissive voice on one CTVWS panel, centered on creating a unique value proposition for pay TV. Based on this evidence, Telenet sees nothing unique or innovative about FAST. In fact, Ivor Micallef, Director of Entertainment Products at Telenet, revealed the company has experimented with FAST in the past, but…