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Dish warns of price increase for most packages
Dish Network says it will raise subscription fees across most of the programming packages offered on its flagship satellite service next month.
Nexstar says Verizon is lying about Fios carriage dispute
A Nexstar spokesperson said Verizon is misleading customers about an ongoing carriage dispute.
AT&T hit with $23 million fine after bribing lawmakers
AT&T says it will stop bribing politicians after the company entered into a deferred prosecution agreement with the DOJ last week.
Comcast to give Xfinity Internet customers a free speed boost
Comcast says it is increasing Internet download speeds across five popular Xfinity Internet plans.
Fubo TV shutting down sports betting business
Fubo TV says it will no longer develop the Fubo Gaming sports betting service and will shut it down in a handful of states.
Speedvision to return to television as free streaming channel
A cable TV magnate and a professional wrestler have teamed up to revive a broadcast outlet dedicated to motorsports.
Ye, formerly Kanye West, to acquire social media platform Parler
Social media platform Parler says musician Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, is acquiring the company.
Altice avoids carriage dispute between Optimum, Fox
Altice and Fox were able to reach a deal that averted a carriage dispute that had the potential to impact nearly 3 million Optimum subscribers.
Chromecast with Google TV 4K gets Android 12 update
Google is rolling out a software update for owners of the 4K-compatible version of the Chromecast with Google TV.
Comcast shutting down digital network G4
Comcast Spectator is closing down its online pop culture channel G4 less than one year after its relaunch.
Qatar issues new media restrictions ahead of World Cup
Government officials in Qatar have issued new restrictions on media ahead of the country's World Cup soccer tournament.
Nexstar stations pulled from Verizon Fios over fees
Nexstar pulled its TV stations from Verizon Fios systems on Saturday over a dispute on fees associated with carriage.