Tag: Cable TV
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Canceling Cable TV is Becoming Easier In New York City
New York City residents could soon cancel their cable television subscriptions with a single online click, thanks to a groundbreaking consumer protection rule set to take effect on October 1, according to PC Mag. The measure, finalized by the city’s Department of Consumer and Worker Protection, aims to eliminate the frustrating hurdles that have long…
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Another Major Cable TV Network May Soon Shut Down As Cord Cutting Grows
The regional sports network business is on the verge of losing another major player, with NBC Sports Regional Networks reportedly heading toward a full exit from the sector amid widespread financial pressures that have already claimed several competitors, according to The Athletic. This news could soon lead to NBC Sports RSNs shutting down across the…
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Another Major Cable TV Provider is Preparing For Bankruptcy Tomorrow
EchoStar Corporation’s satellite television subsidiary Dish DBS is set to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection as early as Tuesday, marking a significant step in the company’s long-running effort to restructure its heavy debt load amid declining traditional pay-TV subscribers and ongoing regulatory challenges, according to the Wall Street Journal. The popular satellite TV service…
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YouTube TV vs Cable TV – Can YouTube TV Really Save You Money?
For years, the pitch for ditching traditional cable in favor of streaming was simple: pay less, get more flexibility, and never deal with a cable technician again. In 2026, that pitch still holds up — but just barely, and with a growing list of asterisks attached. YouTube TV, Google’s flagship live-television streaming service, now carries…
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The Cost of Cable TV Has Jumped Almost 55% Over the Last 10 Years
The average monthly cost of cable television in the United States has climbed to $147, marking a significant increase that reflects broader trends in media consumption and rising operational expenses for providers. This figure represents the baseline expense for standard television packages across major cable operators, excluding additional fees for premium channels, equipment rentals, or…
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Another Cable TV Channel is Shutting Down & Launching a Free Streaming Service to Replace It
Canadian viewers will soon see a major change in how they access documentary content from the public broadcaster. The longstanding documentary Channel, a discretionary specialty service available through traditional cable and satellite providers, is scheduled to cease operations on August 31, 2026. In its place, CBC plans to introduce a new free ad-supported streaming television…
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Roku’s New Home Screen Won’t Let You Go Back To The Old Version on Roku TVs & Roku Players, Over 10 Cable TV Channels Shutting Down, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From The Past Week
The cord-cutting movement continues to reshape the entertainment industry, with major players adapting to declining cable subscriptions and growing demand for flexible streaming options. This past week brought several significant updates that underscore the accelerating transition away from traditional pay television toward more affordable and user-centric digital experiences. From hardware innovations at Roku to widespread…
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A Major Cable TV Company is Asking Almost Half of Its Employees to Quit or Retire as it Tries to Save Money
Rogers Communications Inc. has initiated a significant workforce adjustment by offering voluntary departure and retirement packages to almost half of its employees as the telecommunications giant seeks to streamline operations in a challenging business landscape, according to CityNews. The move comes as the company grapples with rising operational expenses, heightened competition, and a regulatory environment…
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ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Saw Their Viewership Jump At the Same Time Cable TV Dropped to Just 20% of All Viewership
According to Nielsen ratings figures compiled by the TV Grim Reaper, cable television viewership declined by 3.2 percent across 2026. During the same period, streaming services recorded a 4.5 percent increase in viewership. Yet broadcast TV saw its viewership jump 0.5% compairred to the same period one year ago. This comes from Nielsen Gauge Data…
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2 Cable TV Channels Plan to File for Bankruptcy
QVC Group, the parent company behind the long-running television shopping networks QVC and HSN, is preparing to seek Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the coming hours. The filing, expected in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Texas, was disclosed in a regulatory submission on April 15, 2026, spotted by Bloomberg, and targets…