Red Ventures agreement called for job losses before CNET acquisition
An agreement between marketing firm Red Ventures and media giant ViacomCBS called for significant job cuts as part of a multi-million dollar acquisition of CNET Media Group.
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Roku forcing app developers to use Roku Pay for subscriptions
Roku is forbidding app developers from forcing customers to visit a separate webpage to upgrade or downgrade their content subscriptions.
Comcast promotes charity executive to diversity officer role
Dalila Wilson-Scott will oversee diversity initiatives throughout the entire company.
AT&T streamlines consumer Internet service pricing
AT&T has refreshed the prices of its fiber-based broadband Internet service, making it more competitive against rival services.
AT&T took fed money for broadband network that wasn’t deployed, official claims
A Mississippi commissioner and two other officials say evidence shows AT&T didn’t deploy a rural broadband network after taking millions of dollars to do so.
New Google TV device sold before launch date
A handful of intrepid social media users figured out how to get the new Google TV dongle before it was officially announced this week.
U.S. Army to tap into AT&T’s FirstNet at military bases
The Army says it’s forced to buy $13 million in FirstNet public safety equipment from AT&T because there are no alternatives on the market.
Some Roku devices to get Apple AirPlay support
The move could allow streamers to watch services that aren’t supported natively on Roku’s platform.
AT&T will waive broadband overages through end of year
The company was planning to drop its broadband Internet waiver cap on October 1.
Old TV set caused broadband Internet issues in British village
An old television set used by a resident of a British village caused Internet service disruptions for more than 18 months.
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.
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.