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Blank-check firm backed by Dish founder cuts IPO size
A blank-check company established by the founder and current chairman of Dish Network has cut downsized its IPO.
Comcast could lose Comcast-owned channels in December
Comcast is warning customers that some of its own channels may disappear from its cable television service in December.
Australian TV networks floated idea of merger, report says
Australian broadcaster Seven Network discussed a possible acquisition by American media giant ViacomCBS earlier this year.
Disney accidentally tells Comcast customers they’ve lost FX, National Geographic
Some Comcast customers were confused Friday night after seeing two social media posts from Disney that claimed they'd lost access to FX and the National Geographic Channel.
T-Mobile to announce streaming TV service next week
T-Mobile will announce a new streaming television service next Tuesday, according to two sources familiar with the company's plan.
Hulu drops Sinclair sports networks from live TV service
Hulu told customers they will lose regional Fox Sports networks and other Sinclair-owned sports channels on Friday.
Comcast to open retail stores in UK for Sky satellite
Comcast will soon open retail Sky television stores to sell TV and other services directly to customers.
Quibi dies
Short-form, mobile-first streaming service Quibi will shut down, the company's founder and chief executive said.
Scripps will keep Sacramento Ion TV station for now
Scripps has signaled its interest to keep Sacramento TV station KSPX once its blockbuster merger with Ion is complete.
Scripps begins divesting Ion stations ahead of acquisition
E.W. Scripps has agreed to sell 26 Ion Media stations to a shell company for more than $45 million, according to filings.
Verizon widens lead over T-Mobile with Bluegrass acquisition
Verizon has widened its lead over T-Mobile in terms of the total number of wireless customers served thanks to a recent acquisition of a small phone company in Kentucky.
Quibi employees ready for possible closure of service
Workers at short-form video service Quibi are scheduling farewell drinks after signs within the company point to its impending closure.