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Matthew Keys is the award-winning founder and editor of TheDesk.net, an authoritative voice on broadcast and streaming TV, media and tech. With over ten years of experience, he's a recognized expert in broadcast, streaming, and digital media, with work featured in publications such as StreamTV Insider and Digital Content Next, and past roles at Thomson Reuters and Disney-ABC Television Group.
It’s official: Deal reached to bring Peacock to Roku devices
A deal has been reached to bring Comcast's Peacock streaming service to Roku devices, a Comcast executive familiar with the matter confirmed to The Desk on Friday.
AT&T will comply with subpoena over Mississippi broadband buildout
A Mississippi commissioner says the AT&T will provide insight into how it spent millions of dollars in federal broadband grants.
Roku to lose NBC apps over Peacock rift
Comcast is expected to pull the NBC app and several local NBC and Telemundo station apps later this week.
AT&T faces subpoena over federal funds for rural broadband
A Mississippi commissioner says AT&T failed to deliver on promises of providing fixed wireless broadband service despite the company's acceptance of federal funds to do just that.
SiriusXM launches new CNN-branded channel for original programs
The new channel, called "CNN Originals," will begin airing on the satellite and streaming radio service this Friday.
FCC proposes $10 million fine against 18 TV stations over DirecTV negotiation
The FCC says stations owned by Deerfield Media failed to negotiate in good faith with AT&T over broadcast re-transmission fees.
Comcast’s streaming service Peacock nets 15 million subscribers
Not bad for a service that launched less than six months ago.
Exclusive: Ad-supported HBO Max may lack new HBO shows
The move is intended to satisfy agreement with cable companies that require no commercials in new HBO programs.
Entercom fires Chicago sports broadcaster over sexist tweet
Entercom has parted ways with a Chicago sports broadcaster less than a day after he tweeted a suggestive and sexist comment targeting an ESPN reporter.
Comcast exec confirms interest in putting X1 platform on smart TVs
The comments from Comcast's chief executive on Tuesday verified a report published last month by a business publication.
AT&T exec says he’s satisfied with HBO Max debut
John Stankey, the chief executive of WarnerMedia parent company AT&T, says he "couldn't be more pleased" with the way things are going at HBO Max.
Tablo offering free preview of commercial skip feature
The free trial is available to customers with an active program guide subscription unti the end of the month.