Broadband
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.
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Spectrum offers complementary Amazon Prime to low-income Internet customers
Qualified low-income customers of Spectrum Internet can now receive Amazon Prime for free.
DIRECTV begins offering Netflix Standard with some new sign-ups
New customers who buy a genre-pack and grab a Gemini Air device can get Netflix with Ads for 12 months at no extra cost.
Comcast launches latest Xfinity Member Celebration promo event
Comcast has launched the latest iteration of its Xfinity Member Celebration, a limited-time promotional event running through August 30 that provides existing customers with expanded access to premium channels and services.
Charter closes $34.5 billion acquisition of Cox Communications
Within a year, the combined company will take the Cox Communications corporate name while continuing to use Spectrum as the consumer-facing brand.
VAB: Ads run during TV news influence purchasing decisions
Consumers show strong purchase intent when they are exposed to ad spots aired during local and national TV news programming, according to new VAB survey data.
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RedSquid TV, Bango partner on operator-controlled subscription platform
The partnership combines RedSquid’s operator-grade television platform with Bango’s Digital Vending Machine.
Charter to close Cox acquisition on Thursday
Charter and Cox are expected to formally close their $34.5 billion merger on paper this Thursday, sources told The Desk.
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Breezeline to point Internet subscribers to new DIRECTV bundle
Breezeline has formed a new relationship with DIRECTV that will give its Internet customers another option for live TV without a satellite dish.
NYSE warns Optimum of stock non-compliance
Optimum acknowledged receiving the letter last week, and said it will work to bring its per-share price into compliance to remain active on the NYSE.
California regulators approve Charter’s acquisition of Cox
Federal regulators approved the deal earlier, along with regulators in 44 other states where the companies operate; California was the remaining hurdle.
Missouri PBS station sues vendor after video archive becomes lost
KETC is seeking to recover more than 50 terabytes of archival materials stored in an Iron Mountain data center in Denver.