Author: Shelby Brown
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T-Mobile Has One of the Fastest 5G Networks for the iPhone 15
Another study has found T-Mobile to have one of the fastest 5G mobile networks. According to SpeedSmart, a speed test service, T-Mobile has one of the best 5G networks to get the most out of the iPhone 15. SpeedSmart measured average 5G download speeds, upload speeds, and latency for AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon across 10…
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Fubo May Have a Tough Road Ahead With Disney, Fox, and Warner Bos. Discovery Streaming Lawsuit
Fubo’s lawsuit against Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery’s planned sports streaming service may encounter challenges. “Winning its case could be an uphill challenge for Fubo as the basic process the company is objecting to—network owners leveraging the popularity of some of their top networks to gain carriage for less popular networks during carriage negotiations—is…
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‘Frasier’ Reboot on Paramount+ Gets Greenlight for Season Two
Frasier is coming back for a second season. The new season of the rebooted 90s comedy sitcom starring Kelsey Grammer as Frasier Crane will be available to stream exclusively on Paramount+, according to a release from the media company. The new season — to still be filmed in front of a live audience — will…
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DISH Expands Boost Wireless’s 5G Voice Coverage, But How Many People Are on the Network?
DISH’s Boost Wireless network hit a new milestone this week. DISH said its Boost Wireless now supports 5G voice capable of reaching 200 million Americans. This marks the company’s latest step in growing its 5G network to support more devices so it can stop using T-Mobile, and represents some progress in its slow transformation into…
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The First Cable TV Network of 2024 Is Shutting Down and Switching to Streaming
Another cable TV network is closing its doors after more than 30 years. TV Japan, which delivers Japanese-language content in North America, will air its last broadcast on March 31. The company will move its offerings to a new streaming service called Jme. The streaming service will launch on March 20 and cost $25 a…
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Spectrum Agrees To Change $1,500 Mobile Cost Savings Ad After Verizon Complaint
Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, said it would change its advertisements claiming Verizon customers who switch to Spectrum Mobile will “save over $1,500 in their first year” following a recommendation from the third-party National Advertising Division. Verizon challenged a commercial that compared two couples using the different mobile carriers. Both couples are shown to have…
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AT&T Wants To Stop Cyber Threats Before They Reach You
AT&T is shoring up its defenses against cyber crime. The mobile carrier launched its new automated cybersecurity tool AT&T Dynamic Defense, designed to be a “first line of defense” against digital threats. AT&T said the tool is embedded directly into a business’s network and can be activated “within minutes.” The tool can detect threats, filter…
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New Apple Sports App Lets Fans Better Keep Up With Their Favorite Teams
Apple has a new way for sports fans to stay in step with their favorite teams. The free Apple Sports app includes real-time scores, stats, and more for leagues currently in season like MLS, NBA, Men’s and Women’s NCAA basketball, NHL, Bundesliga, LaLiga, Liga MX, Ligue 1, Premier League, and Serie A. MLB, NFL, NCAAF,…
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Poll: A Majority of U.S. Viewers Don’t Want YouTube TV, Sling TV, Fubo, and More Regulated Like Cable TV
More local governments are trying to slap cable taxes on streaming services. A new poll shows a majority of Americans aren’t on board. The Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition, a consumer advocacy group made up of streamers like YouTube TV and Hulu, released survey findings that showed 57% of Americans oppose regulating streaming services like cable…
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Cable Companies Sue the FCC Over ‘Unreasonable’ Digital Discrimination Rules
Cable companies are challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s rules to prevent digital discrimination. NCTA – The Internet and Television Association and ACA Connects, two organizations that represent hundreds of broadband providers, filed a lawsuit against the agency last week. “In adopting its recent order, the FCC chose to ignore the limits on its statutory authority…