FreeCast, Inc. is an American digital media distribution company headquartered in

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. The company offers

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accessible via web browsers.

History

FreeCast was founded in 2011 by William Mobley, who also serves as the CEO of the company. In its early years, FreeCast operated as a

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for web video content, actively locating and categorizing a significant volume of new videos daily across 5000 categorized channels. Additionally, the company introduced a

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that allowed users to watch video programming directly from their Facebook page. Primary product of the company is Rabbit TV, which is a web-based

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of entertainment media created in collaboration with A. J. Khubani's company,

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. In 2012, the company, in partnership with Telebrands, transformed its service into a physical device known as Rabbit TV. This product was subsequently sold through major U.S. retailers in the form of a USB stick, providing users with access to a web-based guide interface. Rabbit TV functions by aggregating links to various

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sources, including TV shows, news broadcasts, live sporting events, movies, music, and radio stations. Following the achievement of one million paid subscribers, FreeCast announced plans for further Rabbit TV development, including enhancements such as increased social media integration, compatibility with multiple devices, and the introduction of

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programming packages.

References

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External links

Official website
Internet properties established in 2011 Companies based in Orlando, Florida Video on demand services Streaming media systems