Category: News
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Verizon Fios is Giving New Customers Hulu and Disney+ for Free
Verizon Fios is making its fiber internet plans more appealing for new customers with a limited time deal. New customers can now get Hulu and Disney+ for one year at no extra cost. “New Verizon customers can get up to 12 months of Hulu on us, adding Hulu originals, movies and TV series available to…
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Netgear Adds a Cheaper Mesh Router to its WiFi 6 Orbi Line
Image: Netgear This week, Netgear announced a new addition to its Orbi mesh router line, a slightly more affordable option for those looking for a mesh approach to covering their homes with WiFi. The company says its new tri-band AX4200 (RBK752) system can support more than 40 connected devices and can cover 5,000 square feet.…
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Tubi Signs Ad Sales Partnership with Australian Foxtel Media
The free streaming service Tubi has announced a new multi-year deal with Foxtel Group in which Foxtel Media will serve as the sole ad sales representative in Australia for Tubi through 2022. As a free, ad-supported streaming service, Tubi adds a new component to Foxtel Media’s current offering mainly consisting of news, live sports, lifestyle, and…
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IPTV Service Shut Down, Replaced with Anti-Piracy Warning Message
Another IPTV service was shut down this week. Distributed under the brand Global Entertainment, the service seemed to be taken over by police in the UK Tuesday. Rather than the content they had paid for, users were met with this message: “This illegal stream has been seized by Norfolk and Sussex Police. Watching illegal broadcasts…
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Celebrate Canada Day With These Roku Channels and 2 Free Rentals
Roku is celebrating Canada Day today, July 1 by giving new Canadian customers two free rentals from the Cineplex Store when you purchase or activate a new Roku device. To take advantage of this offer, simply buy or set up a new Roku device and be sure to opt-in to receive emails during set up.…
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DistroTV Will Air 63 Hours of Rock ‘n’ Roll Documentaries for Free This Weekend
The free streaming TV service DistroTV and lifestyle channel Alee+ is bringing rock ‘n’ roll nostalgia to your TV this Independence Day weekend with a marathon of musical documentaries from the classic rock era. “Rock Doc Block” is a special 63-hour block of programming that will showcase concert footage and documentary specials on rock and roll’s…
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Tubi Adds Bob Ross Content to Its Collection
Free streaming service Tubi announced today that it will bring 30 seasons of Bob Ross’ The Joy of Painting to the platform on the Docurama Channel from Cinedigm. Over 30 seasons and nearly 400 episodes will stream on Tubi by the end of July, absolutely free. “Bob Ross and his unforgettable style make The Joy of…
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Sling TV Won’t Raise Prices for Existing Customers, Guaranteed Through August 2021
Following news of price increases for YouTube TV and fuboTV, Sling TV announced today the launch of a 1-Year Price Guarantee for all new and existing customers. The guarantee will ensure that current prices on Sling TV services will stay the same through August 1, 2021 for new and existing customers who have accounts by…
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DISH Acquires Boost Mobile, Launches Two New Offers
DISH announced today that it has completed its acquisition of Boost Mobile in a deal for $1.4 billion. With this deal, DISH officially enters the retail wireless market, serving more than nine million customers. “Today, we are proud to welcome hundreds of employees, thousands of independent retailers, and millions of customers to the DISH family,”…
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Peacock Will Carry Paramount Content from ViacomCBS At Launch
Peacock, NBCUniversal’s new streaming service, announced today an agreement with ViacomCBS to stream Paramount movies and TV shows. When Peacock launches on July 15, viewers will have access to Ray Donovan, The Affair, Charmed (beginning in October), Undercover Boss, The Game, Everybody Hates Chris, and Real Husbands of Hollywood. In addition, premium films from Paramount’s library will stream on Peacock in limited exclusivity windows throughout…