Tag: Covid-19
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21% of Americans Would Give Up All Outside Communication Before Netflix
A recent study showed that 21% of the people surveyed would rather choose Netflix over having access to any outside communication. The study, conducted by ExpressVPN in collaboration with Lucid, surveyed Americans in lockdown on their streaming habits and preferences. Of those surveyed, 40% reported they signed up for a new streaming service during lockdown.…
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Most Major Streaming Services Saw Viewership Increase in May, Study Says
Most of the top big names in streaming services have all seen an increase in viewership numbers during May due to COVID-19. That’s according to Comscore’s new Total Home Panel data which released the numbers on Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video, Disney,+ and YouTube. Part of Disney+‘s recent success is attributed to the streaming service…
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WOW! Internet Extends FCC Pledge to Keep Customers Connected Through June 2020
WOW! Internet Cable and Phone services has recommitted to its FCC Pledge to allow customers experiencing hardships to continue using their internet services through the end of June. This is in light of the financial hardships that have come to American’s due to the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, WOW! leadership is donating significant portions of…
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Despite Carrier Pledge, FCC Says It’s Received Hundreds of Consumer Complaints
While hundreds of broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the Federal Communications Commission’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge, the commission has reportedly received hundreds of complaints so far. FCC Chairman Ajit Pai told the House Energy and Commerce Committee that of the roughly 2,000 complaints the commission has received connected to the ongoing coronavirus…
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Dish Has New Customer Offers for Healthcare Workers
DISH has partnered with NBC, Discovery, A&E, Asurion and Assurant to make a $60,000 donation to Good360, a global charitable organization helping with COVID-19 relief efforts for healthcare workers on the front lines of the pandemic. Good360 can match every $1 donated with $10 worth of goods by leveraging their partnerships and connections. With DISH’s…
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ATSC 3.0 Will Be Delayed Due to COVID-19, Pearl TV Exec Says
Ongoing impacts from COVID-19 could mean broadcasters won’t hit their goal of launching ATSC 3.0 in 40 markets this year, according to Pearl TV’s Anne Schelle. The broadcasting group’s managing director commented as part of a remote panel at a virtual IABM conference and discussed the pandemic’s effects on ATSC 3.0 rollout plans. Coming out…
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The ‘Community’ Cast is Reuniting for a Virtual Table Read Fundraiser
Are you a fan of Community? The sitcom cast is reuniting for a virtual table read and Q&A session with fans to benefit Covid-19 relief efforts. The reading will air May Monday, May 18, at 2 p.m. PT on Sony Pictures TV’s “Community” YouTube page. Tune in for a reading of Season 5 Episode 4…
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Analysts Report Revised Forecasts for Netflix, Disney & More
The recent surge in streaming due to the COVID-19 pandemic and stay-at-home orders has analysts revising previous projections. According to a report by London-based firm Digital TV Research, streaming platforms are seeing huge growth in projected subscription numbers, with Netflix and Disney+ right on top of that list. “We have completely revised our forecasts for…
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People are Streaming Netflix 72% More Than Usual During COVID-19
Netflix streaming usage is up 72% since the coronavirus pandemic began. This is according to the market research company The NPD Group. The findings show users in states like New York, Connecticut and New Jersey had the highest increase in viewership, thanks to stricter shelter-in-place orders. During the week of March 16, Americans streamed more…
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FCC Eases Lifeline Eligibility Rules for Internet, Voice Service Discounts
The Federal Communications Commission announced a temporary waiver aimed at making it easier for low-income families to apply for discounts on internet and voice services through the Lifeline program. The change means consumers don’t have to provide three consecutive months of income records to apply. “COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our economy,” FCC…