Broadband
Former Nexstar Chief Legal Officer Rachel Morgan lands at Dave & Busters
Several weeks after departing Nexstar, the company's former Chief Legal Officer is reprising that role at Dave & Buster's.
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Netflix added to Spectrum App Store for Internet, TV customers
Customers can now subscribe to Netflix directly through Spectrum's streaming marketplace.
Spectrum awards $300,000 in new scholarships
The latest awards bring the total amount distributed through the Spectrum Scholars program to more than $2 million since the initiative began six years ago.
Bango study: Sports fans want bundled options to stay on top of games
The report highlights shifting behavior, including greater reliance on highlights and social media, rising piracy concerns and increased demand for bundled solutions.
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Optimum passes 700,000 mobile lines milestone
Optimum said the milestone proves that its wireless offerings are resonating with customers as the company works to build out "straightforward, cost-effective solutions."
FCC approves cable industry group’s request for router ban relief
The waiver, which lasts for one year, is intended to help NCTA member companies like Comcast and Charter continue to import wireless routers while addressing supply and component bottlenecks.
Broadband group wants FCC relief from foreign-made wireless router ban
The broadband industry group NCTA has asked the FCC for a waiver to some of its rules concerning foreign-made wireless routers, citing potential supply constraints.
Supreme Court upholds FCC’s ability to issue fines against telecoms over customer data misuse
The Court determined FCC forfeiture orders do not violate the Seventh Amendment because they are not final without judicial enforcement.
Dish founder Charlie Ergen makes deal to acquire controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting
The deal gives Charlie Ergen's Conx a 75 percent controlling stake in HC2 Broadcasting; the acquisition is still subject to FCC approval.
TEGNA executives resign as Nexstar works through legal case
A number of senior-level executives at TEGNA have resigned as the broadcaster's parent company Nexstar continues to battle an antitrust lawsuit.
AT&T sues California over landline phone mandate
AT&T has filed a federal lawsuit against California telecom regulators over the state's requirement to preserve landline phone access for its residents.
Spectrum begins rolling out ultra low-latency Internet connections
Charter is rolling out ultra low-latency Internet connections in a handful of markets, which are specifically targeted to high-demand tasks like online gaming.
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