Tag: news
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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,…
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How to Watch the 2020 Presidential Primaries on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV & More
Democratic primary voters will be going to polls again on Tuesday, March 10, in six states. There are plenty of options for catching coverage of the polls in Idaho, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Dakota, and Washington, including several free options on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, and more. Here’s a quick guide on watching your…
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Optimum Cable TV’s Latest Price Hike Has Gone Into Effect
Last month, we reported that those using Optimum as their cable TV provider would be seeing a $20+ price hike on their February bill. Now, those increased prices have gone into effect, and many customers are saying they’re surprised by their new bill. When we first reported on the increase, Altice reached out with the…
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Cable TV Will Lose 5.1% of Subscribers to Cord Cutting This Year
Today, financial analyst firm S&P Global Ratings said that they estimate cable, satellite, and telecoms will lose 5.1% of subscribers in 2020 to cord cutting. That number is up from the 3.3% previously estimated. “We believe there is greater downside risk than upside potential to our 2020 forecast,” credit analyst Naveen Sarma said in a…
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Apple Reportedly Wants to Bundle Apple TV+, News+, & Apple Music
Today Bloomberg reported that Apple is reportedly considering bundling Apple TV+, News+ and Apple Music starting in 2020 as it tries to gain more subscribers. This comes from sources who point out that Apple included a provision that would let Apple bundle News+ with other subscription services. Currently, Apple’s News+ service costs $9.99 a month,…