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Amazon Video Streaming Has Doubled From 2019
Streaming is at an all-time high at the moment due largely to the current pandemic, but one service in particular is really on the rise. In a recent earning call with investors ($88.9 billion in sales for the second quarter if you’re curious), Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky noted that the company’s worldwide streaming hours are…
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Philo Now Has Google Chromecast Support
Philo announced today that the Philo Android app is now Chromecast enabled. The update gives subscribers broader access to the streaming service’s channel lineup by allowing them to cast content to their connected devices. Chromecast support on Android devices is the first stage of Philo Connect, an effort to allow users to cast content from…
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How to Watch Fox Sports Arizona Without Cable
Bally Sports Arizona, then known as Fox Sports Arizona was a Regional Sports Network (RSN) that was home to the Phoenix Suns, Arizona Coyotes and Arizona Diamondbacks of the NBA, NHL, and MLB, respectively. Fans of the Arizona trio will have to find new ways to watch each team since Bally Sports Arizona shutdown in…
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8 TV Networks Will be Added to Pay OTA TV Service Evoca
Evoca and Byron Allen’s Entertainment Studios have announced an agreement to bring eight channels, including The Weather Channel, to Evoca’s new pay OTA TV service. Edge Networks announced the new pay TV service in April, claiming it will offer more than 80 channels for less than half the cost of a cable subscription. Evoca will use…
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Amazon is Approved for $10 Billion Satellite Internet Project to Rival SpaceX
Amazon has gotten approval from the FCC to create a satellite internet network that would be a competitor to SpaceX’s Starlink service. Marketwatch reported on documents released Thursday, showing Amazon’s request to build a network of over 3,200 satellites, called Project Kuiper. The goal of the project, Amazon has said, is to research areas that…
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Orby TV is Offering a Summer Sale for New Customers
Orby TV is bringing back its three-day weekend deal for new customers. From July 31 through August 2, you can get a standard dish receiver, dish, digital local antenna, and professional installation, all for $99. After those initial installation and equipment costs, Orby TV service costs $40/month with no taxes or extra fees and comes…
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Charter Spectrum Added 102,000 Video Customers in Q2 2020
Charter Spectrum reported today that residential video customers increased by 102,000 in the second quarter of 2020. While the increase is partially due to the company’s efforts in assisting customers throughout the pandemic through programs and offers, it’s worth noting that Charter showed an increase in video customers while competitors have all reported video losses…
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What is Orby TV? 5 Things to Know Before You Sign Up
Orby TV launched in 2019, with a mission to “bring transparency back to television.” Cord Cutters News recently talked to Orby TV CEO Michael Thornton, a former Starz executive, to learn more about how this service fills the gap between cable TV and streaming and who can benefit from the features it has to offer.…
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Altice Lost 35,000 Video Subscribers in Q2 2020
Altice lost 35,000 pay TV subscribers in quarter 2 of 2020, the company reported today. Like other cable providers, Altice pointed to coronavirus as the main driver of subscriber losses. Dexter Goei, Altice USA Chief Executive Officer, said: “I am very proud of the Altice USA team for delivering such an exceptional quarter while navigating…
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Spectrum’s Latest Price Hike Will Go Into Effect August 5
Earlier this month, we reported that Spectrum was planning an upcoming rate increase, bringing its broadcast TV fees to $16.45/month, up from $13.50/month. That change is set to go into effect on August 5. Those with Spectrum’s stream TV packages will also see the $2.95/month charge, taking the surcharge on those packages up to $8.95/month.…
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Verizon Launches Broadband Service in Rural Areas
Verizon announced today that it has launched a new broadband service that will bring internet service to rural areas. The new broadband Internet service is now available in Savannah, GA; Springfield, MO; and Tri Cities, TN/VA/KY. Starting today, Verizon will expand home connectivity options to rural areas. “Our 4G LTE network keeps our customers connected…
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Comcast Plans to Refund Customers for Regional Sports Network Fees
When live sports were put on hold due to coronavirus concerns, customers started asking whether they would be refunded for the money they were paying for access to regional sports networks. In May, we reported that Comcast shifted blame for the lack of refunds to the leagues. At that time, Comcast made this statement: “Any…
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Sling TV Will Add Nick Jr. & BET to Orange Base Package in August
Earlier today, we reported that Sling TV will move Paramount Network from the Sling Blue base package to the Sling Blue Comedy Extra add-on on August 31. Sling TV has now shared with Cord Cutters News that Sling Orange will also be seeing a channel lineup change, with BET and Nick Jr. moving from the…
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YouTube & Netflix are the Most Downloaded Streaming Apps
When it comes to video streaming apps, are customers turning to paid or free services? Both actually, with a pretty even mix. SensorTower, a mobile app marketing agency, took a look at the most popular streaming apps for the month of June 2020, both as an overall rank and as a separate Apple and Android…
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Sling TV Will Move Paramount Network from Sling Blue to Add-On Bundle Next Month
Sling TV is notifying subscribers of an upcoming change to their channel lineup. At the end of August Paramount Network will be moved from the Sling Blue base package to the Comedy Extra add-on. Here’s the message from Sling TV: We want to let you know that on August 31st, Paramount Network will be moved…
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