Global Distribution Services

Global Distribution Services, a privately owned company headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, employs approximately 10 individuals. The company specializes in content licensing, distribution, and monetization for the television industry, with a focus on video processing and playout. Its operations involve the delivery and monetization of FAST (Free Ad-supported Streaming TV) and linear TV channels on UK DTT platforms such as Freeview and the upcoming Freely service. Within this scope, Global Distribution Services manages the Channelbox platform on Freeview LCN 271, providing services like Server-Side Ad Insertion (SSAI) and consent management for these UK platforms, along with securing dedicated channel numbers (LCNs). Beyond the UK DTT market, the company extends its services to global content distribution for cable, IPTV, and OTT networks, offers content licensing, and provides multi-screen OTT solutions tailored for broadcasters and telecom operators.