Tag: news
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Amazon Expands Free Local News on Fire TV to Cover 158 Cities
Amazon announced today that it has doubled the free local news stations available on its news experience on Fire TV. Live and on demand local news is now available for 158 cities across the US, with the number of local stations increasing from 126 to 259. The expansion follows the initial launch with 12 cities […]
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Our Round-Up of What To Watch in Honor of the 20th Anniversary of 9/11
It’s been two decades since the terrorist attacks of 9/11, and most major networks are airing the commemorative events airing live from Ground Zero. The ceremonies will include 6 moments of silence for when each of the towers was hit, when they fell, the attack on the Pentagon, and the crash of Flight 93. President […]
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Tubi Adds Live Streaming from 17 Fox Stations and More New Channels
Today, the free streaming service Tubi announced the launch of “News on Tubi” to bring live, premium news content to Tubi viewers for free. The new section will include content from FOX Television Stations, NewsNOW from FOX, FOX SOUL, Bloomberg TV, NBC News NOW, PeopleTV, CBC, WeatherNation, Cheddar, Altice USA’s News 12 New York, fubo […]
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‘Morning News Now’ from NBC News Now Will Start Streaming Next Week
NBC News Now, the streaming service from NBC News, will launch a morning show, Morning News Now, next week. The series will run Monday through Friday from 7-11 am ET, beginning October 12. The show will cover topics including daily headlines, politics, and business. When asked about how the new show will impact Today, NBC’s […]
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Comcast Blames Lack of Regional Sports Fee Refunds On Leagues
With live sports on hold, many cable customers are wondering why they’re paying fees for content they’re not getting. After weeks of customers speaking out and asking for refunds, Comcast is responding. Regional sports networks pay for the rights to broadcast sports. Comcast, like all cable companies, pays those networks for rights to carry their […]
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AT&T, Comcast, Verizon, & Other Cable Operators Lost 1.8 Million Customers in Quarter 1
Traditional cable and satellite TV providers lost a record number of customers in the first quarter of 2020, with a drop of 1.8 million, according to analyst firm MoffettNathanson. “At 63% of occupied households, traditional pay TV penetration has reached a level not previously seen since roughly 1995,” wrote analyst Craig Moffett in a research […]
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Sinclair Gets Hit with Massive $48 Million Fine, The Largest Ever Given to a Broadcaster by the FCC
Update: Sinclair has issued a statement about the decision: “Sinclair is pleased with the resolution announced today by the FCC and to be moving forward. We thank the FCC staff for their diligence in reaching the resolution. Sinclair is committed to continue to interact constructively with all of its regulators to ensure full compliance with […]
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64 Percent of U.S. Households Either Have Cut or Will Cut Cable TV Subscriptions
In not necessarily breaking news, the majority of people are losing interest in cable television. According to new numbers from The Trade Desk, a digital advertising company that’s the largest independent ad provider, 64% of Americans either have cut, will cut, or simply had a cable television subscription. While the survey showed a majority of […]
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Getting a Refund for the Lack of Live Sports is Harder Than it Seems
In an era devoid of live sports, some consumers have been asking themselves a simple question: Why should I pay for live sports I’m currently not receiving? Unfortunately, a look at the deals between various cable companies, sports leagues, and other entities reveals a not-so-simple reality. As the coronavirus pandemic continues, most sports-focused networks have […]
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The Average Cable Bill Costs More Than All Other Utility Bills Combined
Cable prices are rising each year and more increases are on the way. A new report shows just how much those high cable costs are impacting household budgets. What the research shows is that the average cable bill is more expensive that all other household utility bills combined. The report from Decision Data shows that, […]