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Dish Network Has Dropped Fox Channels
Dish has just dropped Fox channels, including FS1, FS2, and BTN. Dish customers were quick to jump on social media to share the news that their Fox channels have gone dark as of this afternoon. Fox channels are also removed from Sling TV. Channels currently unavailable include FS1, FS2, Big 10 Network, Fox Soccer Plus…
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Verizon Expands 5G to New York City, Boise ID, and Panama City
Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband network is now available in parts of New York City, Boise Idaho and Panama City. This makes a total of 13 cities that have access to Verison’s 5G Ultra Wideband service. This high speed network means the difference of downloading movies in mere seconds rather than minutes, and real-time experiences with…
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CTA Announces ‘NextGen TV’ Name and New Logo for ATSC 3.0 Technology
Since we first started hearing about ATSC 3.0 last year, ATSC 3.0 has also been referred to as NextGen TV. Now, that name has been confirmed, along with a new logo in a press release. The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced today that NEXTGEN TV will be the go-to market name for ATSC 3.0. Along…
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AT&T Will Keep DirecTV Even With Dropping Subscriber Numbers
There has been talk of AT&T dropping DirecTV from its lineup after subscriber number have dropped dramatically. Now, John Stankey is saying that there is no plan for that to happen. Last week, The Wall Street Journal reported that AT&T is entertaining the possibility of selling its DIRECTV satellite service. According to the report, AT&T…
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Sinclair CEO Looking to Purchase AT&T RSNs & Discusses Disney Deal
Speaking on a panel at Advertising Week in NYC, Sinclair CEO Chris Ripley had a lot to say about the current news surrounding RSNs. While discussing the deal between Sinclair and Disney in which Sinclair acquired Fox Regional Sports Networks, Ripley commented that managing the entire deal amid intense media scrutiny added to the pressure.…
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Calling all ‘Vice’ Fans: A New Season is Coming to Showtime
Showtime just got the rights to the weekly newsmag “Vice” and has already ordered a new 13-episode docuseries season to premier Spring 2020. “Featuring a diverse group of award-winning journalists with a boundless passion and determination to inform, Vice has redefined documentary filmmaking with acclaimed reports on a range of international issues affecting young people today,” Showtime…
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AT&T COO Shares More Details on His Strategy for HBO Max
In a Q&A session with the Wall Street Journal, John Stankey, COO of AT&T, discussed plans for rolling out HBO Max. One area he didn’t comment on was the still unknown price of the upcoming streaming service. Reports have speculated the price will be around $15 per month, higher than Disney+ and Apple TV+. He…
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The Top 5 Outdoor Antennas for Cord Cutting
Earlier this week, we shared five great indoor antenna options for cord cutters. Now, we’re back with five of our recommendations for outdoor antennas to potentially give you dozens of HD channels for free. Note: There is no one antenna that will be the best choice for every cord cutter. Before purchasing an antenna, use…
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As An AT&T Blackout Draws Near Sinclair Promotes YouTube TV To Viewers
AT&T and Sinclair have a Friday deadline to reach a new deal or Sinclair-owned locals will go dark on DIRECTV, AT&T TV, AT&T TV NOW, and U-verse TV. This blackout would not only included Sinclair owned locals but also The Tennis Channel, TBD, Comet, Charge, and more. Now it looks like talks are not going…
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YouTube TV, Hulu, & Philo Are the Most Popular Live TV Streaming Services According to New Survey
Last week Cord Cutters News surveyed over 4,000 of our readers. According to the results, YouTube TV, Hulu, and Philo are now the most popular live TV streaming services with our readers. Here are the most popular live TV streaming services according to Cord Cutters News readers: Hulu YouTube TV Philo Sling TV AT&T TV…
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Comcast is Offering Free Unlimited Data for Customers Who Upgrade
Comcast is now offering new customers a deal for unlimited data if they choose the new xFi Advantage internet, in areas where that service is available. The company has also increased internet speeds recently for free to select customers. This seems to be a test in a few select markets. Update: Comcast is also offering…
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Today Only: Get a $2 Credit When You Watch A Free Last Chance Movie on Vudu
Today only, Vudu will give you a $2 credit to use in the future when you stream a title from Vudu’s “Last Chance: Leaving 10/1” collection. This offer is good on all Vudu-enabled devices and you have to watch whichever movie you select in it’s entirety. The $2 promo discount codes will be sent to…
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Thursday Night Football is Returning to Amazon and Twitch
Thursday Night Football is coming back to Amazon Prime and Twitch, giving fans an opportunity to interact while they watch games every week. Games will start streaming on the platform on September 26, with the Eagles vs Packers game. Then, every Thursday night games will stream live, and for free on Twitch’s /primevideo channel. In…
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Amazon Event Wrap-Up: What We Did and Didn’t Hear About
This morning, we talked about some of the announcements we were expecting from the Amazon event today. Now that the event is over, we’re back to talk about the new devices and features that were shard and which products were noticeably missing from the lineup. All-new Echo: Featuring an updated fabric design and even better…
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AT&T TV NOW & U-Verse TV Add The ACC Network
The ACC Network is now live on AT&T TV NOW, along with U-Verse TV. This is great news for ACC fans who have been missing their favorite games that now air on the new ACC Network run by ESPN. Learn how to watch the 2020 ACC Championship game. Last week, we shared the news that…
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