Want family-friendly TV without the cable bill? ZipWave TV is a streaming TV service delivering live channels of faith programming, family entertainment, and international news. Its Free tier is genuinely free — no account, no subscription, no intrusive ads — and is available worldwide.^1
Founded by Michael Carswell, ZipWave TV is the flagship service of Wyoming-based ZipWave LLC and launched in the United States in 2024.^2 The Free lineup carries faith broadcasters such as Daystar Television, NRB TV, Faith World TV, Being Catholic TV, and Impact, alongside family programming like BYUtv, JLTV, and Pioneer Network and international news from NHK World-Japan, Arirang, and TVRI World.^3 The iOS app carries even more channels than the website.^3
What sets ZipWave apart is its simplicity — open the website or download the app and start watching immediately. No sign-up, no credit card, no paywall on the Free tier. The iOS app also supports Picture in Picture so viewers can keep watching while using other apps.^4
Beyond the Free tier, ZipWave TV Premium offers additional family-friendly cable channels and is available in the United States through distribution partners such as internet service providers and mobile carriers.^8 Premium supports up to three simultaneous streams across five devices, on Roku, Apple iOS, Google, Samsung TV, and Amazon Fire TV.^8
ZipWave LLC also operates ZipWave Media, a global consulting practice helping broadcasters reach audiences across cable, satellite, IPTV, FAST platforms, and OTT ecosystems on every continent.^1
Notable- Free tier requires no account, subscription, or payment^1
- Featured on Cord Cutters News and MakeUseOf as a competitor to Frndly TV and Philo^5
- CEO Michael Carswell appeared on MediaVillage's "Tomorrow Will Be Televised" podcast^7
- Native iOS app available on the App Store^4
- Also accessible as a Progressive Web App on all devices^3
