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Key deadline for Dish 5G rollout approaches
A key deadline imposed by federal regulators for Dish Network's 5G wireless network rollout is Tuesday.
Apple inks global broadcast deal for Major League Soccer
Apple will serve as the exclusive streaming partner for all Major League Soccer games starting next year.
Fubo TV adds more free, ad-supported channels
Streaming television service Fubo TV says it has incorporated four new free, ad-supported streaming channels on its pay television lineup.
Microsoft will integrate cloud-based Xbox app into Samsung TVs
Owners of Samsung's Tizen-powered smart TV lineup will soon be allowed to play Xbox games without a dedicated console.
WOW! quietly begins offering mobile phone service
Wide Open West has quietly started offering its customers access to mobile phone services through a T-Mobile MVNO.
Paramount Global to bring Pluto TV to Canada
Paramount Global's free, ad-supported streaming television service Pluto TV is finally making its way to Canada.
iHeart launches variety pop station in Sacramento
After more than a month of "stunting," Sacramento's newest radio station KSTE-FM finally has a permanent music format.
European Union adopts USB-C port for mobile phones
A forthcoming European law could require Apple to switch from the Lightning port to USB-C.
YouTube TV rolling out surround sound to more platforms
YouTube TV says it is rolling out surround sound support for more devices this week, including Chromecast and Roku devices.
Apple TV to see improvements with forthcoming software update
The updated operating system will offer a number of improvements and new integrations, Apple executives said this week.
AT&T removes HBO Max perk for new Fiber customers
AT&T has quietly ended a promotion that bundled free access to HBO Max with some of its top-tier fiber Internet packages.
FCC probes Standard General’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA
The FCC demanded an explanation as to how Standard General's acquisition of TEGNA would serve the public interest.