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Paramount+ Adds 3.5 Million Subscribers, But Overall Revenue Declines in Q3
Paramount Global has reported mixed results in its third-quarter earnings, with streaming service Paramount+ gaining 3.5 million subscribers but overall revenue declining due to significant drops in its television and film businesses. Decline in Traditional Businesses: The company, which owns CBS, Paramount Pictures, and cable networks like Comedy Central and MTV, saw its Q3 revenue…
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Frndly TV Adds 2 New Channels Including Some Christmas Cheer
Frndly TV, the budget-friendly live TV streaming service, is getting into the holiday spirit with the addition of two new channels: “Frndly TV Featured” and “Holiday Scapes.” These channels offer a mix of music and visuals to enhance the festive atmosphere for subscribers. Frndly TV Featured: “Frndly TV Featured” is a unique channel that combines…
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VIZIO’s ‘Free For Fall’: A November Full of Blockbusters and Beloved Series on WatchFree+
It’s November and VIZIO has launched its “Free For Fall” tentpole event, bringing an expansive collection of premium movies and TV series to their ad-supported streaming platform, WatchFree+. With titles spanning from action-packed thrillers to classic family-friendly animations, VIZIO promises something for everyone with no cost to viewers. Top Picks for November: From Heists to…
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The Google Nest WiFi Pro Is On Sale For Just $279 – A Great Option To End WiFi Caused Buffering
Are you looking for a good deal on a WiFi router to help your streaming happen without buffering? Did you miss out on Google’s Nest WiFi sale last week? The good news is that it is back, but now at a slightly lower price of $279. Right now, This is the WiFi system I use…
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Max Sets Record Numbers After Adding 7.2 Million Subscribers in Q3
Warner Bros. Discovery made a giant leap with its Max and Discovery+ streaming platforms during the third quarter of 2024. The company announced in its earnings reports that the platforms added 7.2 million customers worldwide, which increased its total number to 110.5 million. The numbers represent the number of subscribers as of September 30, and…
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FanDuel Sports Network Secures MLB Cardinals TV Rights, Adds Direct-to-Consumer Streaming Option
Fans of the St. Louis Cardinals can continue to catch their favorite team’s games on FanDuel Sports Network (FD Sports Network and formerly known as Bally Sports), as the network has announced a new multi-year digital rights agreement with the MLB franchise. This agreement includes an addition of a direct-to-consumer streaming option for fans within…
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Max to Begin Password-Sharing Crackdown
Warner Bros. Discovery is preparing to crack down on password sharing for its streaming service, Max, with a phased rollout beginning in the next few months. During the company’s Q3 earnings call on Thursday, CFO Gunnar Wiedenfels outlined the plan, emphasizing a “soft messaging” approach initially, followed by further action in 2025 and 2026. Password…
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DIRECTV Enhances User Experience with New “My Apps Carousel” on Gemini Devices
DIRECTV continues to innovate its user experience with the launch of the “My Apps Carousel” on its Gemini and Gemini Air streaming devices. This new feature aims to simplify content discovery and provide a more personalized viewing experience for subscribers. Its available to any DIRECTV STREAM or DIRECTV via Internet customer who uses a Gemini…
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ION Scores Big With NWSL, As Pro Sports Succeed on OTA
The National Women’s Soccer League postseason play is underway, and the league’s first season on ION was a success. The NWSL reached more than 20.5 million total unique viewers during the season, which includes 13.5 unique to Ion. “NWSL fans consistently showed up to watch ION every week,” Scripps Sports President Brian Lawlor said. “It…
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Local Now Adds 2 New Free Channels Including The Dog Whisperer
This week, the free ad-supported streaming platform Local Now added two new channels to its service. Local Now streams a large collection of free live and on-demand content. This news comes as Local Now has recently been adding a growing amount of BBC content. Recently, Local Now topped 500 free live TV channels, making it…
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Paramount Almost Merged With Comcast, MeTV’s Big Veterans Day Plans, & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for November 7, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: More Ads Are Coming to Amazon’s Prime Video. You can find a link to each story we talk about below the video. Amazon’s Prime Video Adds More Ads On…
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Pluto TV Partners with NBCUniversal to Bring More Shows to UK & Canada
Pluto TV, the free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, is expanding its content offerings in the UK and Canada through a new partnership with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution. Starting November 1st, viewers in both countries can enjoy a wide array of popular comedy, drama, and sci-fi series from NBCUniversal’s extensive library. Comedy Classics and Hidden…
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Sling TV Freestream Adds 7 New Free Channels
Sling TV’s free, ad-supported streaming service Freestream officially added another seven new live free channels this week to its growing lineup of free channels. Since launching the service, DISH has been ramping up the number of channels on Freestream, which is separate from its pay service, Sling TV, or parent DISH’s satellite service. These so-called…
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Small Internet Providers Face Consolidation as Larger Companies Go On a Buying Spree
The landscape of the internet service provider (ISP) market is undergoing a significant transformation as a growing number of small internet providers are being acquired by larger companies. This trend of consolidation is raising concerns about competition, consumer choice, and the future of internet access in many communities. This comes as companies like Rise Broadband…
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Trump’s Presidential Victory Expected to Usher in the End of Net Neutrality
With Donald Trump projected to win the U.S. presidency, experts and advocates are bracing for significant policy shifts in several sectors, including telecommunications. One of the most immediate concerns with cord cutting is the potential end of Net Neutrality, a principle that has been hotly debated in the U.S. for over a decade. Net Neutrality…
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