Tag: Covid-19
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Antenna Usage Rising as More Turn to Free OTA Channels
About a quarter of all US broadband households use an antenna to access over-the-air (OTA) content like local TV broadcasts, a jump from 15 percent in 2018. Beyond that, research group Parks Associates says around half of those households don’t subscribe to pay-TV services. And while these findings are the result of data collected in…
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Charter’s Free Broadband Offer Now Extends to Educators
Charter Communications has announced it’s broadening its free-internet offer to include not only students, but also teachers as well. The initial offer, for households with students, was announced earlier this month as part of the company’s response to the coronavirus outbreak and is good for 60 days. This newest update could make it easier for…
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FCC’s Broadband Pledge Adds More Companies as Total Passes 500
The Federal Communications Commission announced another milestone today, as nearly 200 more broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the FCC’s Keep Americans Connected Pledge. This newest group, which includes local and regional carriers, pushes the total number of companies that have signed on past 500 since the pledge was announced earlier this month.…
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WWE Offers Free Access to WrestleMania, Specials, and More
WWE has announced that it’s offering free access to a large collection of content, including past WrestleMania events, pay-per-view specials, and more. And while the company’s press release doesn’t specify how long this free-content period lasts — beyond a “limited time,” the offer starts this week and includes a wide variety of content to choose…
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Verizon Adds 15GB of Data, Waives Data Caps Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Verizon announced it’s adding 15GB of free high-speed data for its consumer and small business customers, part of its response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and its effects. The company also said it’s removing data caps for consumer and small business Fios and DSL customers. Verizon was one of several companies to sign on to…
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Netflix Open to Reducing Video Quality Outside of Europe if Needed
Last week, Netflix announced it would be reducing video streaming quality in Europe to help ease overall network congestion as effects from the coronavirus outbreak put additional strain on the European internet. In a blog post this weekend, the company went into further detail about its measures and opened the door to taking similar steps…
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Sling TV Adds 19 International News Channels to Free ‘Stay In & Sling’ Program
Sling TV just announced an update to its new Stay In & Sling program — a move meant to offer free access to more news and entertainment during the COVID-19 outbreak. This latest update adds free access for a limited time to 19 international news channels in the Middle East, South Asia, Europe, Brazil, and…
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NBA, NHL Broadcasters Turn to Video Game Sims to Play Out Seasons
As sports video games get more and more realistic, using them to simulate hypothetical scenarios has become a popular past time. Things like: What if the original Dream Team played in today’s NBA? And with the current coronavirus pandemic shutting down professional sports, some broadcasters and teams have turned to video games to keep their…
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FCC Adds Hundreds More Companies to its ‘Keep Americans Connected’ Pledge
The Federal Communications Commission has announced hundreds of additional broadband providers and telcos have signed on to the its Keep Americans Connected Pledge, aimed at ensuring internet access to residents and small business during the COVID-19 outbreak. The pledge was first announced last week, with dozens of companies and trade associations signing on initially. This…
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Netflix to Dial Back Video Quality in Europe to Ease Internet Congestion
The ongoing coronavirus outbreak has forced many of us to work remotely and stay at home as much as possible. And with more people relying on video conferencing during the day and streaming entertainment to pass the time at night, some are concerned that the increased demand could cause congestion-related issues. Case in point: A…