Tag: ABC
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The End of Free OTA TV Could Be Soon For ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC If You Don’t Upgrade To ATSC 3.0 If Station Owners Get Their Way
The landscape of free over-the-air (OTA) television is on the brink of a dramatic transformation. Local station owners affiliated with ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC, backed by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to phase out the aging ATSC 1.0 broadcasting standard in favor of ATSC 3.0, also…
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Broadcasters Push FCC to Lift Ownership Limits in Battle Against Big Streaming
Owners of local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC television stations are pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to scrap longstanding ownership restrictions, arguing that the rules hinder their ability to compete with tech giants like Netflix, TikTok, and YouTube. These platforms, increasingly replacing traditional news sources, have put unprecedented pressure on local broadcasters, who say…
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations Want the FCC to Turn YouTube TV, Fubo, & Others Into a Cable TV Company But Now There is a New FCC
One of the biggest fights right now for the future of cord cutting is local ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC owners demand that streaming services like YouTube TV be turned into cable TV companies. At the core of this issue is whether streaming services should be considered “cable TV” by the FCC and, therefore, regulated…
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Nexstar Launches Free Streaming Apps for Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC News On Roku, Fire TV, & Apple TV
Nexstar Media Group, the largest television station owner in the United States, is expanding its digital footprint with the launch of free streaming apps for its local news stations. These apps, currently being rolled out across Nexstar’s markets, provide viewers with access to live and on-demand local news content from their ABC, CBS, FOX, and…
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FCC Chair Brendan Carr Reinstates Complaints of Media Bias Against ABC, CBS, & NBC From Trump
Newly appointed FCC Chair Brendan Carr has reversed the dismissal of complaints against ABC, NBC, and CBS, alleging bias in their coverage during the 2024 presidential campaign. The complaints, now back on the FCC’s agenda, include: These were among four complaints initially dismissed by Rosenworcel, who cited First Amendment protections. However, Carr decided to revisit…
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How to Watch the 2025 X Games Aspen Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
13 hours of extreme sports have arrived at Buttermilk Mountain in Aspen, Colorado during X Games Aspen 2025. Live on ABC and ESPN, the world’s best action sports athletes will apply their crafts in snowboarding and skiing in a must-watch event. This year’s X Games Aspen will feature Pacifico Men’s Snowboard Big Air, Pacifico Women’s…
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The Death of Local News & Weather on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Raises Questions About the Future of Local Journalism
Local news, a cornerstone of communities across the United States, is facing a growing crisis. Recent cost-cutting measures by media companies, including layoffs and the consolidation of news production, are raising alarm bells about the future of journalism and its impact on informed communities. The latest example comes from Allen Media Group (AMG), which recently…
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How to Watch Vikings vs. Rams Live – 2025 NFL Playoffs on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More on January 13
Catch the final ESPN broadcast of the NFL season with an exciting NFC Wildcard Weekend matchup between the Los Angeles Rams and the Minnesota Vikings, streaming live on ESPN+. Tonight’s game was originally scheduled to be played at SoFi Stadium in LA but was relocated to State Farm Stadium in Glendale, the home of the…
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How to Watch 2025 Australian Open Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
The 2025 Australian Open has arrived and the first Tennis Grand Slam will stream live on ESPN+ from Melbourne Park. The two-week tournament will feature the sport’s biggest names taking the court from January 12 to January 16. On the men’s side, we’ll see U.S. Open champion and world No. 1 Jannik Sinner (ITA), 2024 Wimbledon…
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NFL Playoffs: Games, Times, How to Watch for Free Live on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More in 2025
The 2025 NFL Playoffs begin this Saturday as the Road to Super Bowl LIX begins with Wildcard Weekend. As 14 teams begin their chase to hoisting a Lombardi Trophy, cord cutters have several ways to live stream NFL games. Popular services that will stream games include DIRECTV STREAM, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Prime Video, Philo, Paramount+, Peacock, NFL+,…