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Sling TV Expands Locast Integration to Android TV and Android Mobile
Sling TV is making it easier for subscribers who use Locast for locals to see what’s on TV. Sling has expanded its Locast integration and is showing Locast channels in its channel guide on Android TV and Android mobile devices. The Sling TV and Locast integration started in February when a Sling update allowed subscribers…
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HBO Max Reaches 44.2 Million Subscribers
In AT&T’s Q1 earnings call today, the company showed a drop in video customers across AT&T TV, U-Verse, and DirecTV, but growth for HBO Max that exceeded market forecasts. The streaming service added 2.7 million subscribers, ending the quarter with 44.2 million subscribers in total. Subscriber additions were boosted by same day movie premieres for…
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AT&T Lost 620,000 Video Subscribers in Q1 2021
AT&T reported its first quarter earnings Thursday morning, showing a loss of 620,000 video customers. That number includes losses from DirecTV, U-Verse, and AT&T TV. AT&T ended the quarter with 15.89 million pay TV customers. AT&T and TPG entered into an agreement to form a new DirecTV in February, which included the sale of 30%…
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Sling Launches DraftKings Channel for Sports Betting
Today, Sling TV launched a new sports betting channel in partnership with DraftKings. Sling subscribers can now turn to the DraftKings Basketball channel to check out game scores and betting odds in real time. Along with the DraftKings Basketball channel, Sling TV will be launching DraftKings Baseball and DraftKings Hockey channels in the coming weeks.…
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Sony May Be Adding Movie Streaming to PlayStation Plus
Update: Sony has confirmed that ‘PlayStation Plus Video Pass’ exists and will be tested in Poland for one year. Sony VP Nick Maguire told Polish website Spider’s Web that the streaming app will be available to PS4 and PS5 owners with an active PS Plus subscription, at no additional cost. Users will have access to 15…
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Roku Will Launch ‘Roku Originals’ with Quibi Content
Roku announced today that Quibi content from its January acquisition will be branded as “Roku Originals” on the Roku Channel. Future original programming will also get the “Roku Originals” label. Roku acquired over 75 shows and documentaries, including content that streamed on Quibi along with over a dozen titles that never made it to the…
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Verizon Lost 82,000 Pay TV Customers in Q1 2021
Verizon reported its Q1 2021 earnings Wednesday morning, showing a loss of 82,000 Fios Video pay TV customers for the quarter, following a 72,000 customer loss in the previous quarter. The company said the loss reflected “the ongoing shift from traditional linear video to over-the-top offerings.” While pay TV subscriptions continue to decline, Verizon again…
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Netflix Now Has 208M Global Subscribers, Will Spend $17 Billion on Content in 2021
Netflix reported Tuesday that it finished Q1 2021 with 208 million paid memberships, a 14% increase year over year. While subscriber numbers are impressive, the company fell short of its projection of 210 million subscribers. Revenue increased 24% year over year and was in line with forecasts. Netflix pointed to the increase in subscribers at…
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Hulu Will Add NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Live TV Lineup By August 1
Hulu and the NFL announced today a deal that will bring NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Hulu’s Live TV streaming lineup by August 1, just in time for the 2021 football season. “We are excited to bring NFL Network and NFL RedZone to Hulu + Live TV subscribers,” said Hans Schroeder, EVP and Chief…
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Subscribe to Sling TV for Just $10 for Your First Month
Right now, you can subscribe to Sling TV for just $10 for your first month. The offer also includes DVR Plus, giving you 200 hours of storage. That’s a $35 discount from the regular monthly price for either Sling Blue or Sling Orange with the DVR Plus add-on. This offer is for new Sling TV…