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DIRECTV & DIRECTV STREAM Could Soon Lose ESPN & Other Disney-Owned Channels Next Week
Back in 2019, DIRECTV and Disney reached a new deal by September 1st, according to a report from Bloomberg News. If a deal is not reached, Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, will go dark on September 1st. This confirms a report by Cord Cutters News last week that a deal was needed soon. With this, DIRECTV…
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ESPN’s New Stand Alone Streaming Service Won’t Be Cheap As ESPN Wants to Be The New Home of Local NBA, NHL, & MLB Games As a New RSN
Back in May of 2023, we learned that Disney was in the process of building a streaming service to offer ESPN as a stand-alone streaming service. This would allow sports fans to subscribe to ESPN without cable TV or a live TV streaming service. Today we got a little update on the service. During the…
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Local Now Adds 2 New Free Channels
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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The New Free Streaming Service TCLtv+ Adds A New Free Channel
Waypoint TV, renowned as the premier destination for fishing, hunting, and outdoor adventure content, has taken a significant step forward by launching its channel on TCLtv+, the streaming service provided by the consumer electronics giant, TCL. This partnership marks an exciting development for outdoor enthusiasts who can now access Waypoint TV’s extensive library of outdoor…
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Spectrum Claims 5G Home Internet From Verizon Misleads Customers & NAD Recommends Changes
5G Home Internet is one of the fastest-growing home internet services, adding hundreds of thousands of new customers in 2024 as traditional cable TV companies like Comcast and Spectrum are losing internet customers. Now Spectrum’s parent company, Charter Communications, Inc., has complained to the BBB National Programs’ National Advertising Division (NAD) who is now is…
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The Future of Pluto TV & Paramount+, Amazon Pulls Out of Its Partnership With Bally Sports, & More – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for August 28, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: SOLD Pluto TV & Paramount+ Have Been Sold. SOLD Pluto TV & Paramount+ Have Been Sold to Skydance As All Other Bidders Drop Out https://cordcuttersnews.com/sold-pluto-tv-paramount-have-been-sold-to-skydance-as-all-other-bidders-drop-out/ Amazon Reportedly Pulls Out…
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Roku is Fixing One of Its Biggest Issues
Roku is by far the most popular streaming player with cord-cutters according to surveys of our readers, and now it’s fixing one of its most annoying issues. Roku fans love its screen saver that shows Roku City full of hidden references to movies and TV shows. Within that, Roku displays ads on billboards for various…
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The Free Streaming Zeam Launches “Swing State Election News” Hub as 2024 Presidential Race Intensifies
Zeam, a hyperlocal streaming service that has quickly become a favorite for viewers seeking localized content, announced the launch of its new hub, “Swing State Election News,” as the 2024 presidential race enters a critical phase. The platform, which offers free access to a vast array of local broadcasts, is now providing a unique window…
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42% of Americans Pay For Services They Don’t Use – Here is How To Cancel Them & Save Money
Many Americans cancel cable TV to save money. Have you ever wondered where all your money goes when it feels like you are not spending any? This is likely because you are paying for a service you are not using and are paying fees for things you don’t need. This includes many streaming services you…
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The Cost of ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC is Up Over 200% in Just 5 Years – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for August 27, 2024 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: The Cost of Local TV Stations is Up 200% Driving Up The Cost of YouTube TV, Fubo, & More. You can find a link to each story we talk…
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Cheaper Sports Only Packages Coming to YouTube TV, DIRECTV, & Others? Disney is Reportedly Open to It
The ongoing carriage dispute between DIRECTV and Disney, with a looming September 1 deadline, has taken an interesting turn. Amidst the potential blackout of ESPN and other Disney-owned networks on DIRECTV, reports suggest a glimmer of hope for consumers seeking smaller, more affordable TV packages. Bloomberg reports that DIRECTV is keen on offering streamlined packages…
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Amazon Reportedly Pulls Out of Bally Sports Deal, Will Not Stream NBA Games & Won’t Invest $115 Million
In a surprising turn of events, online retail giant Amazon has reportedly backed out of its planned $115 million investment in Bally Sports, according to a recent report by Sports Business Journal. The deal, struck last January, would have given Amazon exclusive streaming rights to 15 NBA teams currently broadcast on Bally Sports regional networks.…
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SOLD Pluto TV & Paramount+ Have Been Sold to Skydance As All Other Bidders Drop Out
Late last night, Paramount and Skydance officially announced a deal to merge. With this deal, Skydance will buy the Redstone family’s majority control of Paramount. This comes as the final bidder, Edgar Bronfman Jr., has reportedly dropped out and will not make a bid for Paramount a day before the deadline, according to a report…
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Fubo’s Lawsuit Against Disney, Fox, & Warner Bros. Discovery May Have to Wait Until 2025
In a major victory for Fubo this month, the live TV streaming service has successfully won a bid to prevent Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery from launching their own sports streaming service. This decision could significantly alter the landscape of sports streaming and bolster Fubo’s position in the market. With this win, a US…
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Tablo DVRs is Not Launching a Live TV Streaming Service But…
Last week, it was reported that Tablo DVR’s parent company was working on launching a new live TV service in partnership with cable providers. The service would give customers of these internet and TV providers an option to get a Tablo DVR and a streaming service with 30+ entertainment channels. Now, though E.W. Scripps says…
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