Category: All News
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“Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” How to Watch on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The world’s most popular superhero swings to Disney+ with the debut of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Created by Jeff Trammell, the animated series debuts on the streamer today with a two-episode premiere, and will be the 12 television series based in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Set in an alternate universe than the main MCU…
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AT&T Internet Booms, Reports Over 300K New Subscribers
AT&T is becoming a popular choice for cord cutters searching for fast, reliable internet to keep their next binge uninterrupted and their video calls crystal clear. During the company’s Analyst & Investor Day, it reported a significant increase in internet subscribers for the fourth quarter of 2024. AT&T Fiber added 307,000 new subscribers during the…
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Netflix & Other Streaming Service Users Forced to Pay to Fund the BBC? UK Government Explores Radical Overhaul of License Fee
The UK government is considering a radical shake-up of how the BBC is funded, with proposals including extending the license fee to households that only use streaming services like Netflix and Disney+. This move comes as part of a broader effort to modernize the funding model for the public broadcaster in the face of evolving…
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Paramount Rejects Unsolicited $13.5 Billion Bid from Project Rise Partners, Reaffirms Commitment to Skydance Merger
Paramount Global has rejected an unsolicited $13.5 billion takeover bid from Project Rise Partners (PRP), a consortium of investors, reaffirming its commitment to the previously announced merger with Skydance Media and RedBird Capital Partners. In a statement to Cord Cutters News, a spokesperson for Paramount’s Special Committee emphasized that PRP did not submit a proposal…
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DIRECTV Adds a New RSN For The Texas Rangers Across Five States
The Texas Rangers, reigning champions of Major League Baseball, and DIRECTV have announced a multiyear distribution agreement that will bring comprehensive coverage of Rangers games to fans across a five-state footprint. The deal, one of the first for the newly formed Rangers Sports Network, ensures that fans in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and eastern New…
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AT&T & DIRECTV Are Ending Free Max for Grandfathered DIRECTV Customers, Cancel Now Or You Will Be Charged
AT&T is ending a perk that has allowed some DIRECTV customers to enjoy free access to the Max streaming service. In a statement to Cord Cutters News, it was confirmed that the credit previously provided to certain customers for Max access will be discontinued. Update: AT&T has confirmed to Cord Cutters News that wireless customers…
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Spectrum’s Big Changes for 2025: $30 Internet Bundle & More – Here’s What You Need to Know
Spectrum is making fast internet saving money a reality with a game-changing bundle and commitment. The company has launched a 500 Mbps internet plan for just $30 a month when bundled with two Spectrum Mobile or Video lines. Spectrum has also unveiled an ambitious “Customer Commitment” plan that promises to shake up the way it…
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“All in the Family” Celebrates a Milestone: 46 Years Today It Aired Its 200th Episode
Today marks the 46th anniversary of a television milestone. On January 28th, 1979, the groundbreaking sitcom “All in the Family” aired its 200th episode, a testament to its enduring popularity and cultural impact. The show, which premiered in 1971, broke new ground with its frank portrayal of social and political issues, sparking conversations and challenging…
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FCC Cracksdown On ABC, CBS, & NBC – Cord Cutting Today
Today in Cord Cutting Today for January 28, 2025 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including: The FCC is Investigating ABC, CBS, & NBC As CNN Launches a New Streaming Service For Cord Cutting. You can find a link to each story we talk about…
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CNN’s Jim Acosta Confirms He is Departing The Network Amid Schedule Overhaul
Longtime CNN correspondent Jim Acosta is expected to leave the network following a significant change in his programming schedule, according to reports by the Status newsletter and Fox News. This development marks the end of an era for Acosta, who has been a recognizable face at CNN, particularly known for his confrontational style during the…