Reddit Public Access Network

Reddit Public Access Network, commonly known as RPAN, is a live streaming service run by Reddit. RPAN only runs once a week on Wednesday from 8AM - 12AM UTC. Every broadcaster is only given a limited 45 minutes of broadcasting time. The viewers can interact with streams by upvoting or downvoting, chatting and by giving paid awards, which can extend the broadcast time. During the off-air hours, 24/7 streaming is possible to the dedicated subreddits, but with limited slots and capabilities. [1]

RPAN
Type of site
Live Streaming
URLhttps://reddit.com/r/pan
RegistrationOptional for viewing, needed for upvoting, chatting and streaming
LaunchedAugust 19, 2019

History

On August 19th 2019, Reddit announced RPAN. It was said to be in testing, but they were experimenting with making it a permanent program, as well as a way to increase revenue for the platform.[2]

Later, a five-day testing period began. During the testing period, streaming was for a select group of users, allowing 30 minutes of streaming per person and 100 slots. [3] Everyone who participated in the test also received a trophy that can be viewed on the user's profile.

On March 3rd 2020, the expansion to different subreddits was announced and later on March 10th, more subreddits were announced. [4][5]

Later on April 15th, the ability to give awards to expand the broadcast time was introduced. The price of the award influences the amount of time added, so awards that cost a few cents add only a few seconds to the broadcast time, but the larger awards can expand the time by 5 minutes and more.[6]

Broadcast subreddits

Reddit has split the network to different subreddits, which are as follows:

  • r/AnimalsOnReddit - Animals and pets
  • r/distantsocializing - COVID-19 and quarantine
  • r/GlamourSchool - Makeup, fashion and beauty
  • r/HeadlineWorthy - News-related things
  • r/readwithme - Reading and books
  • r/RedditInTheKitchen - Cooking
  • r/RedditMasterClasses - Teaching and lecturing
  • r/RedditSessions - Music
  • r/shortcircuit - Computers, electronics, science, and technology
  • r/talentShow - Showing off special skills
  • r/TheArtistStudio - Art, craft, and design
  • r/TheGamerLounge - Games
  • r/TheYouShow - Talking and chatting
  • r/whereintheworld - Travel and adventuring
  • r/pan - Everything else [7]

References
  1. "When is RPAN ON-AIR? r/pan". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  2. "Reddit Now Lets You Livestream. What Could Go Wrong?". Wired. ISSN 1059-1028. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  3. Hautala, Laura. "Reddit tests out livestreaming feature called Public Access Network". CNET. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  4. "r/pan - RPAN Update: TO SUBS AND BEYOND!". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  5. "r/pan - RPAN Update: TO SUBS AND BEYOND PART 2!". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  6. "r/pan - Keep your favorite broadcasts *on air* by giving awards". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
  7. "What subreddits can I broadcast to? RPAN Wiki". reddit. Retrieved 2020-08-05.
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