Amazon's FAST service seemed redundant after Amazon launched the Prime Video ad tier in January. With the subscription tier making money from subscription fees and ads shown on Prime Video with ads, it made little sense for Amazon to continue with Freevee, which only has the latter revenue stream.

Amazon is getting more free, add-supported programs on its video streaming service, including news, documentaries, and kids content.

It's official -- free, ad-supported video on demand streaming service Amazon Freevee will be phased out over the coming weeks.