Echostar tells FCC it didn’t want to sell spectrum to AT&T, SpaceX
Executives said they abandoned plans to expand facilities-based wireless service over concerns the FCC could investigate or confiscate spectrum assets.
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C-SPAN added to YouTube TV, will come to Hulu next week
YouTube TV is now offering the C-SPAN’s three channels, and Hulu with Live TV will do the same next Thursday.
Versant to launch MS NOW subscription service with live news, events
Versant will launch the progressive equivalent of Fox Nation next summer, just in time for the midterm election.
Titan OS grows to 18 million users, secures new funding
Titan OS raised a new round of funding to expand its connected TV platform and accelerate product development.
Gracenote launches Content Connect for program-level targeting
The platform supports PMP and PG deal creation through direct access or partner SSPs and DSPs.
Freely adds CNN, Warner Bros Discovery channels as streaming lineup expands
Freely has added CNN Headlines and secured a 2026 streaming deal for six Warner Bros Discovery free-to-air channels.
Paramount’s Ananey Studios, Fawesome strike content distribution partnership
Future Today will stream three Ananey Studios titles — “The Malevolent Bride,” “Rising” and “Remnants” — on its free Fawesome platform.
Versant acquires Free TV Networks for broadcast, FAST businesses
Comcast’s spin-out business Versant has acquired Free TV Networks as it plots a push into broadcasting and the development of a FAST service.
Scott Mills departing Paramount’s BET Media after two decades
BET Media Group President and CEO Scott Mills is stepping down from the role after more than two decades with the company.
AT&T ending DEI programs to appease FCC Chairman Carr
AT&T says it will end its DEI roles, programs and references as part of a broader realignment of its business practices.
C-SPAN draws politically-diverse audience, study finds
C-SPAN attracts a politically-diverse audience among its 90 million viewers and web users, according to new research.
Voice of America moves forward with bureau, shortwave radio closures
USAGM plans to close several overseas news bureaus despite multiple legal challenges to its downsizing effort.