Broadband
Broadband groups want FCC to reverse deletion of TV ownership rule
In a petition, broadband and cable TV groups argued the FCC exceeded its authority by eliminating an ownership cap that was established by Congress.
NEW DETAILS
Bango partners with LG’s telecom service on subscription management platform
LG Uplus will use Bango’s Digital Vending Machine to add global and local subscription services and bundles.
British telecom BT acquires TalkTalk businesses out of administration
The acquisition covers TalkTalk Telecommunications Limited and wholesale business PlatformX Communications on a debt-free basis.
Echostar’s Dish DBS emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The restructuring plan became effective October 1 after a bankruptcy judge approved the plan two days earlier.
NAD sides against T-Mobile on “break free” claims after Charter complains
In its decision, the advertising review board said T-Mobile wrongfully implied that cable companies forced long-term commitments on cable broadband customers.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon form joint venture to close wireless dead spots
Long-time wireless industry executive Paul Roth will serve as interim CEO while the venture searches for a permanent chief executive.
New England Cable News relaunches under Spectrum News brand
Charter Communications has relaunched its recently-acquired regional channel New England Cable News (NECN) under the Spectrum News brand.
Study: Subscription offers could boost loyalty for banks
Financial institutions can attract and retain younger, money-savvy consumers by offering them bundled subscription perks with their deposit and investment accounts.
DATA
Parks Associates: Most streamers want live TV channels, too
More than half of U.S. Internet households prefer a video package that combines live television with their favorite streaming services, according to a new report.
DATA
Charter CFO Jessica Fischer to depart in October
Charter Communications this week said its Chief Financial Officer Jessica Fischer will be departing the company in mid-October to pursue another professional role.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
AT&T sues Charter over “fiber-powered Internet” advertising claims
AT&T says Charter's use of coaxial cable to deliver its broadband into the homes of customers isn't comparable to its pure-fiber offering.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Spectrum offers complementary Amazon Prime to low-income Internet customers
Qualified low-income customers of Spectrum Internet can now receive Amazon Prime for free.