AT&T explores ways to offload DirecTV, report says
AT&T may sell some or all of its stake in DirecTV as it looks to exit the traditional video business, according to a new report published by Bloomberg.
Year: 2023
DirecTV takes issue with WBD’s distribution of CNN on Max
The pay TV provider said WBD may be in violation of its carriage agreement concerning CNN.
FilmRise acquires rights to “Hot Ones,” other BuzzFeed shows
FilmRise has acquired the global content licensing rights to dozens of shows produced by BuzzFeed Studios.
Next TV quietly changes story on patent dispute involving LG
The story included a headline that speculated Sony and Samsung might follow LG’s lead in pulling support for NextGen TV.
DirecTV presses ahead with antitrust lawsuit against Nexstar
DirecTV says it still has issues with Nexstar’s use of so-called “sidecar” businesses to extract higher rates for local TV channels.
WBD raising price of Discovery Plus ad-free plan
WBD has increased the price of Discovery Plus for the first time since the service debuted in 2021.
FCC hits Dish Network with $150,000 fine over “space debris”
The FCC says Dish must pay a $150,000 fine for failing to move its Echostar VII satellite out of orbit as required.
Sacramento’s CapRadio mismanaged funds for years, audit reveals
California State University has appointed an interim administrator in an effort to save CapRadio from insolvency.
ATSC exec says rumors of Samsung, Sony dropping NextGen TV tuners are unfounded
Two recent news articles speculated Sony and Samsung might follow LG’s lead in removing NextGen TV tuners from future television sets.
Houston sports teams acquire AT&T SportsNet Southwest from WBD
Two Houston-area pro sports teams have acquired the regional sports channel AT&T SportsNet Southwest from Warner Bros Discovery.
Dish Network sues Vidgo over streaming-related patents
Exclusive: Dish Network has filed a federal lawsuit against rival Internet TV service Vidgo, accusing it of infringing on various streaming-related patents.
Senate confirms two FCC commissioners to additional terms
Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks will serve five-year terms after the U.S. Senate affirmed their re-confirmations over the weekend.