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Charter to launch Spectrum SportsNet Plus in Los Angeles
Charter is launching a dedicated streaming app that offers Spectrum SportsNet LA without a cable or satellite subscription.
Fox News Media extends agreement with SiriusXM for three channels
Simulcasts of Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network will continue on SiriusXM's satellite and streaming radio services.
T-Mobile to shut down SyncUP Pets tracking service in November
The SyncUP Pets service launched in February 2020 and included a small tracking device that attached to a pet's collar.
Paramount, Sinclair renew affiliation agreements, channels will stay on Paramount Plus
The deal covers more than 21 CBS affiliates owned by Sinclair.
Charter continues to bleed video customers during Q3, calls Disney deal a turning point
Charter said its week-long dispute with Disney caused around 100,000 customers to leave its Spectrum TV service.
Apple raising price of streaming service Apple TV Plus
The service that made "The Morning Show" and "Ted Lasso" popular will now cost $10 a month.
T-Mobile walks back plan to move customers to higher-priced tiers
T-Mobile has reversed its plan to move some of its long-time customers to newer, more-expensive tiers.
Fubo adds indie TV channels to boost local sports programming
Fubo is adding several independent stations in Phoenix and Salt Lake City to help bring more sports events to subscribers.
Paramount Plus plots more international expansion
Paramount Global has set a date for the rollout of a new premium version of its Paramount Plus streaming service in four countries.
Optimum appoints Jennifer Garrett as Chief Marketing Officer
Telecommunications service provider Optimum says it has appointed Jennifer Garrett to the role of Chief Marketing Officer, starting Tuesday.
Americans continue to express low confidence in news media
Around one-third of Americans say they have confidence in the media to fairly and accurately report the news, according to the latest Gallup poll.
Indonesia police take down sports piracy website
A group of anti-piracy organizations worked with police in Indonesia to shut down a large-scale operation that was providing illegal access to live sports.