The company says the service is being operated in such a way that it won’t depend on big tech companies.
Truth Social has begun a phased rollout of its Truth+ streaming platform, aiming to establish a home for content that was “neglected by the big corporations or is at risk of cancellation.”
Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), which operates Truth Social, started beta testing of streaming services on Friday, the Florida-based company said in an Aug. 2 press release. “After rigorous stress testing, the initial streaming service is expected to become available to all Truth Social users on the Web, followed shortly by its rollout on Android and iOS.”
Once tested and deployed, a Truth+ streaming icon will appear on the platform, the firm stated. iOS users will have to update their Truth Social app to access the streaming service, while no updates are required for Android or Web users.
The company’s streaming technology is touted to be backed by specially designed infrastructure that comes with its own proprietary software stack, servers, and routers. As such, TMTG will reportedly have control over the technology, ensuring the firm is not too dependent on established Big Tech players like Amazon or Microsoft.
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