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CTV, Video & Audio
Virtual MVPD (vMVPD)
An internet-delivered pay-TV service that streams live linear channels without cable or satellite, such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Fubo.
By Brandon Mina·CEO, BrandPilot AI·Updated November 2026
Short answer
A virtual MVPD (vMVPD) is an internet-delivered pay-TV service that streams live linear channels without cable or satellite infrastructure, such as YouTube TV, Sling TV, or Fubo. Subscribers receive channel bundles similar to traditional pay TV, and vMVPDs can sell some advertising with digital targeting and measurement capabilities.