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T-Mobile begins laying off managers, closing retail stores
T-Mobile has begun laying off hundreds of retail managers as part of a broader cost-cutting move at the wireles company.
Philo adds new channels from Paramount Global
Wallet-friendly television service Philo has added two new cable channels — Pop and Smithsonian Channel — to its streaming lineup.
T-Mobile considers Mint Mobile acquisition
Executives at T-Mobile have discussed the possibility of acquiring prepaid wireless phone service Mint Mobile, according to a report.
Parler parent company lays off nearly everyone
Parlement Technologies has laid off most of its employees, including the majority of its executive staff, leaving the company with around 20 workers
DirecTV begins issuing pink slips to managers
DirecTV will lay off about 10 percent of its workforce as part of a strategy to reduce costs amid rising fees and customer churn.
Philo earns five ‘Best Places to Work’ awards
Wallet-friendly streaming service Philo has been named among startup community Built In's "Best Places to Work" for 2023.
Report: WWE sold to Saudi Arabia public investment fund
The WWE has entered into an agreement to be acquired by Saudi Arabia's public investment fund, according to numerous reports
Fubo TV to test video AI integrations in France
Fubo TV's CEO David Gandler said AI-driven products and local sports channels will help make the streaming service more-viable over the long-term.
AT&T stops offering directory assistance via 411
AT&T says it has shut down its directory assistance service via the 4-1-1 telephone number for residential and small business customers.
Epix unveils upcoming programs ahead of MGM Plus relaunch
Epix has released its new programming lineup ahead of the network's relaunch under the MGM Plus branding slated for mid-January.
Elizabeth Vargas to host show for NewsNation
Elizabeth Vargas will host a new hour-long weekday news program for Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation
Dish Wireless exec in charge of 5G building leaving company
Stephen Bye, the Dish Network executive in charge of the company's ambitious 5G network build-out, is leaving the company.