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Charter, Comcast see dip in home Internet subscribers
The biggest providers of home Internet service reported a rare dip in subscribers as COVID-related subsidies lapse.
FCC hits microphone maker with fine over interference
The issue involves 32 wireless microphones manufactured and sold by Sound Around under the Pyle brand name.
DirecTV to pay millions over erroneous classification of workers
DirecTV will pay more than $23 million to settle claims it erroneously classified some workers as independent contractors.
AT&T customers could get $20 under class action settlement
AT&T wireless customers who live in California could be entitled to a $20 payment or bill credit as part of a class action settlement.
J.D. Power: T-Mobile highest in satisfaction among postpaid carriers
T-Mobile, Consumer Cellular, Metro by T-Mobile and Cricket earned high rankings, but customer service has declined across the board since last year.
Comcast sees good financial quarter, though Peacock lags
Comcast beat financial estimates with higher revenue this past quarter, but net additions to Peacock were flat.
T-Mobile to raise late payment fee for tardy customers
T-Mobile will charge customers with tardy bills at least $7 per instance, up from $5 per incident.
Chris Cuomo tapped to host new show at Nexstar’s NewsNation
Former CNN news personality Chris Cuomo will host a new show on Nexstar's cable network NewsNation later this year.
Spotify stops making Car Thing, cuts price on current inventory
Spotify says it has stopped manufacturing Car Thing, its $90 hands-free device aimed at drivers.
Nuvyyo to stop offering lifetime subscription option on Tablo devices
The company will stop offering lifetime guide data subscriptions by the end of August, a spokesperson with Tablo maker Nuvyyo said.
Charter to appeal $7 billion judgment in murder case
Charter says it will appeal a $7.3 billion judgment awarded by a Texas jury in the case of an 83-year-old woman who was murdered by a cable installer.
Comcast considers buying TV manufacturer to bolster XClass, report says
Comcast has approached several television manufacturers about a possible acquisition, according to a report published this week.